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Radioactive contamination, also called radiological pollution, is the deposition of, or presence of radioactive substances on surfaces or within solids, liquids, or gases (including the human body), where their presence is unintended or undesirable (from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) definition).
Contamination occurs when material that contains radioactive atoms is deposited on materials, skin, clothing, or any place where it is not desired. It is important to remember that radiation does not spread or get "on" or "in" people; rather, it is radioactive contamination that can be spread.
Contamination: Occurs when an object is exposed to a source of radiation outside the object: Occurs if the radioactive source is on or in the object: Doesn’t cause the object to become...
14 Δεκ 2019 · Radioactive contamination consist of radioactive material (contaminants), that may be solid, liquid or gaseous. Large contaminants can be even visible, but you cannot see radiation produced. When released, contaminants can be spread by air, water or just by mechanical contact.
21 Νοε 2023 · What is Radioactive Pollution? Radioactive pollution is defined as a form of physical, nuclear pollution to living organisms and the environment (hydrosphere, lithosphere, and...
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7 Ιουλ 2023 · Radiation is the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or moving subatomic particles. Natural radiation comes from many naturally occurring radioactive materials found in soil, water, air and in the body. Every day, people inhale and ingest forms of radiation from air, food and water.
