Description

Radionuclides may be transported directly from the geosphere to the biosphere as gases and/or aerosols (if they are volatile). Radionuclide volatilisation and/or aerosol production may also occur within the biosphere.

OPA Category

Category as used in the OPA assessment

Biosphere

OPA Number

Number as used in the OPA assessment

3.08

NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)

Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999

3.2.09, 3.2.10, 3.3.02