Abstract
The activity of 234U relative to 238U (AR) in groundwaters is controlled by isotope fractionation in water-rock interface. The fractionation is controlled by redox-conditions and rock-groundwater contact time. The measured ARs form thus an important source of information and offer an effective tool to characterise groundwater systems along with other hydrochemical data. The purpose of this paper is to elucidate the link between ARs and groundwater conditions. The paper considers the formation of AR in groundwaters and examines measured data from several study sites in the Fennoscandian Shield.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Uranium in the Environment |
Subtitle of host publication | Mining Impact and Consequences |
Editors | Broder Merkel, Andrea Häsche-Berger |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 683-690 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-540-28367-6 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-540-28363-8 |
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Publication status | Published - 2005 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Event | Uranium Mining and Hydrogeology Congress - Freiberg, Germany Duration: 11 Sep 2005 → 16 Sep 2005 |
Conference
Conference | Uranium Mining and Hydrogeology Congress |
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Country | Germany |
City | Freiberg |
Period | 11/09/05 → 16/09/05 |