Abstract
The generation of Am and Eu aerosols from unperturbed surfaces of 5 M HNO3 and HCl solutions is investigated using N2 as a carrier gas. The rate of aerosol generation is found to be (2.8 X 0.8) X 101-5 g/h cm2 for 241 Am and (2.0 ± 0.4) X 10-12 g/h cm2 for natural Eu. Decomposed gases of HNO3 appear to have a considerable effect on the aerosol generation, more significantly than the natural evaporation of acids.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 223-226 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Radiochimica Acta |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| State | Published - Apr 1984 |