esoilБюллетень Почвенного института имени В.В. ДокучаеваDokuchaev Soil Bulletin0136-16942312-4202V.V. Dokuchaev Soil Science Institute10.19047/0136-1694-2019-100-117-132esoil-397Research ArticleСтатьиReview on uranium in soil: levels, migrationSanzharovaN. I.

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natsan2004@mail.ruRatnikovA. N.

109 km Kievskoye shosse, 249032 Obninsk, Kaluga region

ratnikov-51@mail.ruFesenkoS. V.

109 km Kievskoye shosse, 249032 Obninsk, Kaluga region

corwin_17f@mail.ruSviridenkoD. G.

109 km Kievskoye shosse, 249032 Obninsk, Kaluga region

sedelnikov167@gmail.comRussian Institute of Radiology and AgroecologyRussian Federation2019030120200100117132Copyright © Sanzharova N.I., Ratnikov A.N., Fesenko S.V., Sviridenko D.G., 20202020Sanzharova N.I., Ratnikov A.N., Fesenko S.V., Sviridenko D.G.Sanzharova N.I., Ratnikov A.N., Fesenko S.V., Sviridenko D.G.Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://bulletin.esoil.ru/jour/article/view/397

The problems of radioactive contamination of biosphere with the 238U in recent years have attracted a large number of experts in various fields of knowledge. Natural radionuclides are an integral part of the biosphere. They are concentrated everywhere: in rocks, in soil, water, air and food. Various types of phosphorus fertilizers and other natural ameliorants used in agriculture are also an additional source of heavy natural radionuclides. The review describes the behaviour and migration of 238U in biosphere, which depend on various factors acting simultaneously. It is noted that the behaviour of 238U in the soil depends on the forms of its presence in it and the physical and chemical properties of the soil. The processes of sorption and desorption of 238U by different soil types are significant indicators.

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