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Due to the interaction with components present in natural waters, radionuclides may be present in different physico-chemical forms, varying in size, charge and density. The distribution pattern will influence the transport, mobility and biological uptake of the radionuclides. Size fractionation based on hollow fiber is useful for the determination of the size distribution pattern of radionuclides in natural waters. Furthermore, a continuous mixing and separation system has been developed for the investigation of the association of radionuclides with naturally occurring colloids. Results based on radionuclides in waste water from the Forsmark nuclear power plant, Sweden, will illustrate the potential usefulness of the technique.
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Salbu, B., Bjørnstad, H.E., Lydersen, E. et al. Determination of radionuclides associated with colloids in natural waters. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 115, 113–123 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02041980
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