Journal article
Impact of North Korean nuclear weapons test on 3 September, 2017 on inland China traced by 14C and 129I
Environmental impact of North Korea nuclear weapons testing on 3 Sept, 2017, is of key concern. In order to investigate whether there is radioactive leakage and whether it can be transported to inland China,14C and 129I are determined in aerosol samples collected in a Chinese inland city before and after the test.
Aerosol Δ14C values before and after the test do not show any significant difference. In contrast, a four-fold increase of 129I/127I ratios was found after the test. The possible sources of 129I in these atmospheric samples and the impact of the North Korea nuclear test are discussed.
Language: | English |
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Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
Year: | 2018 |
Pages: | 383-388 |
Journal subtitle: | An International Journal Dealing With All Aspects and Applications of Nuclear Chemistry |
ISSN: | 15882780 and 02365731 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1007/s10967-018-5747-y |
ORCIDs: | Hou, Xiaolin and 0000-0001-9972-0742 |