Objective The behaviour and dynamics of the distribution of radionuclides released by phosphate processing plants in the New Waterway were investigated. Although not all of the samples taken in the reporting period have been analysed or interpreted, some conclusions can be drawn. Increased concentrations of polonium 210 and radon 226 were found in sediments, suspended matter and dissolved in water, in front of and in the immediate vicinity of the New Waterway processing plants, clearly indicating the source of these radionuclides. Fields of science natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrynoble gasesnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrymetalloidsnatural scienceschemical sciencesnuclear chemistryradiation chemistry Programme(s) FP1-RADPROT 6C - Multiannual research and training programme (Euratom) in the field of radiation protection, 1985-1989 Topic(s) Data not available Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator Netherlands Institute for Sea Research Address 59 1790 AB Den burg Netherlands See on map EU contribution € 0,00
