Abstract:Radon emissions from a radioactive waste disposal may constitute a major source of environment contamination and consequently a potential health hazard to the nearby population. Gaseous Radon-222 is generated from the radioactive decay of Radium-226 present in the tails. When it is formed, radon is free to diffuse along the pores of the residues to the surface and escape to the atmosphere. Waste management and long term stabilisation has a major concern in reducing radon emissions to near-background levels. Th… Show more
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