Description
Radionuclides can accumulate in river sediments by the physico-chemical interaction of dissolved radionuclides with the sediments. Deposition of previously contaminated sediments may lead to further accumulation.
OPA Category
Category as used in the OPA assessment
Biosphere
OPA Number
Number as used in the OPA assessment
3.01
NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)
Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999
3.2.03, 3.3.02