The role of nanoscale aggregation of ferrihydrite and amorphous silica in the natural attenuation of contaminant metals at mill tailings sites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gca.2021.02.004
Abstract: Abstract Ferrihydrite, a hydrous ferric oxide, is ubiquitous in silica-rich mine drainage sites, although some uncertaity remains concerning its nanoscale texture and colloidal properties such as its association with amorphous silica and reactions with contaminant… read more here.
Keywords: mill tailings; ferrihydrite amorphous; amorphous silica; natural attenuation ... See more keywords
Radon fluxes at four uranium mill tailings disposal sites after about 20 years of service.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2021.106719
Abstract: To evaluate the properties of earthen covers over uranium mill tailings disposal cells after about 20 years of service, we measured Rn-222 fluxes and radon barrier properties at the Falls City, TX, Bluewater, NM, Shirley… read more here.
Keywords: uranium mill; tailings disposal; disposal sites; years service ... See more keywords
Radiometric and environmental impacts of mill tailings at experimental plant processing unit, Allouga, Egypt
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DOI: 10.1080/15275922.2019.1695020
Abstract: Abstract Uranium mining and ore processing are known to be harmful to the environment and human health if the waste generated is not managed properly. The aim of the present study is to determine the… read more here.
Keywords: impacts mill; hazard index; radiometric environmental; tailings experimental ... See more keywords
Occurrence and Distribution of Uranium in a Hydrological Cycle around a Uranium Mill Tailings Pond, Southern China
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17030773
Abstract: Uranium (U) mining activities, which lead to contamination in soils and waters (i.e., leachate from U mill tailings), cause serious environmental problems. However, limited research works have been conducted on U pollution associated with a… read more here.
Keywords: tailings pond; uranium; water; mill tailings ... See more keywords