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Sharma DA, Keesari T, Rishi MS, Thakur N, Pant D, Sangwan P, Sahoo BK, Kishore N. Distribution and correlation of radon and uranium and associated hydrogeochemical processes in alluvial aquifers of northwest India. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:38901-38915. [PMID: 32638303 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10015-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The spatial and vertical distributions of radon and uranium are evaluated in relation to the hydrogeology, geomorphology, and hydrochemistry of southwest Punjab. Radon activity of the groundwater ranges from 580 to 3633 Bq/m3 (shallow groundwater 580 to 2438 Bq/m3 and deep groundwater 964 to 3633 Bq/m3), and uranium concentration varies from 24.4 to 253 μg/L (shallow groundwater 24.4 to 253 μg/L and deep groundwater 27.6 to 76.3 μg/L). Shallow groundwater shows higher U concentration compared with deeper ones, which can be attributed to the presence of dissolved oxygen (DO) and NO3- as oxidants and HCO3- as stabilizing agent in shallow zone. Unlike uranium, the radon activities were found to be similar in both shallow and deep groundwater. Rnexcess over secular equilibrium was used to confirm the possibility of additional sources of radon, such as secondary minerals present in the subsurface. Surface manifestations show significant influence on radon and uranium distributions in the shallow zone but not in deep zone due to limited hydraulic connectivity. Depth profiles and correlations of radon and uranium with trace elements and hydrochemical parameters indicate that groundwater exhibits different redox characteristics in shallow (younger and oxidizing) and deep zones (older and reducing). The present study provides critical information that can be helpful for planning sustainable groundwater development in this region and other similar regions without contaminating the relatively safer deep aquifers.
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- Diana A Sharma
- Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
- Isotope Hydrology Section, Isotope and Radiation Application Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India
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- Isotope Hydrology Section, Isotope and Radiation Application Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India.
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, India.
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- Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Isotope Hydrology Section, Isotope and Radiation Application Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, 400085, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushakti Nagar, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Radiological Physics and Advisory Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Geology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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Magnetic nanoparticles for the recovery of uranium from sea water: Challenges involved from research to development. J IND ENG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2020.07.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Bağda E, Tuzen M. Determination of uranium in water samples with chromogenic reagent 4-(2-thiazolylazo) resorcinol after ionic liquid based dispersive liquid liquid microextraction. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-015-4645-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Field method for the rapid determination of traces of uranium in rocks, soil and stream sediments by fluorescence measurement. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-015-4104-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Determination of uranium concentration and speciation in natural granitic groundwater using TRLFS. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-015-3971-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Davarani SSH, Moazami HR, Keshtkar AR, Banitaba MH, Nojavan S. A selective electromembrane extraction of uranium (VI) prior to its fluorometric determination in water. Anal Chim Acta 2013; 783:74-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2013.04.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2013] [Revised: 04/13/2013] [Accepted: 04/15/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Cho HR, Jung EC, Cha W, Song K. Quantitative Analysis of Uranium in Aqueous Solutions Using a Semiconductor Laser-Based Spectroscopic Method. Anal Chem 2013; 85:4279-83. [DOI: 10.1021/ac303752t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Hye-Ryun Cho
- Nuclear Chemistry
Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, P.O. Box 105, Yuseong-gu,
Daejeon 305-600, Republic of Korea
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- Nuclear Chemistry
Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, P.O. Box 105, Yuseong-gu,
Daejeon 305-600, Republic of Korea
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- Nuclear Chemistry
Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, P.O. Box 105, Yuseong-gu,
Daejeon 305-600, Republic of Korea
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- Nuclear Chemistry
Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, P.O. Box 105, Yuseong-gu,
Daejeon 305-600, Republic of Korea
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Salar Amoli H, Barker J. New approaches for the separation and determination of americium in soil samples using short column chromatography and alpha spectroscopy. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-012-1846-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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A comparative analysis of uranium in potable waters using laser fluorimetry and ICPMS techniques. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-012-1705-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ganesh S, Khan F, Ahmed MK, Velavendan P, Pandey NK, Mudali UK, Pandey SK. Determination of ultra traces amount of uranium in raffinates of Purex process by laser fluorimetry. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-011-1431-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ly SY, Choa SH, Shin MH, Shin HJ, Kim SR, Yoo HS, Jung YS, Choi JB. Trace Uranium Assay Using Infrared Photo Diode Electrodes. ANAL LETT 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/00032710903502157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Salar Amoli H, Barker J, Flowers A. Closed vessels microwave digestion method for uranium analysis of soils using alpha-spectroscopy. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2007. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-007-6840-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Boonpanaid C, Oguma K. Indirect Determination of Uranium by the On-line Reduction and Fluorimetric Detection of Cerium(III). ANAL SCI 2005; 21:155-9. [PMID: 15732476 DOI: 10.2116/analsci.21.155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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A novel flow injection method has been developed for the indirect determination of uranium by the on-line reduction and subsequent fluorimetric detection of cerium(III). A sample solution containing uranium(VI), prepared as a sulfuric acid solution, was injected into a sulfuric acid carrier solution and passed through a column packed with metal bismuth to reduce uranium(VI) to uranium(IV). The sample solution was merged with a cerium(IV) solution to oxidize uranium(IV) to uranium(VI) and the cerium(III) generated was then monitored fluorimetricaly. The present method is free from interference from zirconium, lanthanides, and thorium, and has been successfully applied to the determination of uranium in monazite coupled with an anion-exchange separation in a sulfuric acid medium to eliminate iron(III). The sample throughput was 25 per hour and the lowest detectable concentration was 0.0042 mg l(-1).
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- Chatchalida Boonpanaid
- Quality Materials Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Chiba University, 1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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