Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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Volume 258: Issue 3
210Pb fluxes in sediment layers sampled from Northern Patagonia lakes
Authors:
S. Ribeiro Guevara Universidad Nacional de Cuyo Laboratorio de Análisis por Activación Neutrónica, Centro Atómico Bariloche, Instituto Balseiro, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica Argentina

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A. Rizzo Laboratorio de Análisis por Activación Neutrónica, CONICET Argentina

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R. Sánchez Universidad Nacional de Cuyo Laboratorio de Análisis por Activación Neutrónica, Centro Atómico Bariloche, Instituto Balseiro, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica Argentina

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M. Arribére Universidad Nacional de Cuyo Laboratorio de Análisis por Activación Neutrónica, Centro Atómico Bariloche, Instituto Balseiro, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica Argentina

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583–595
Online Publication Date:
01 Nov 2004
Publication Date:
17 Dec 2003
Article Category:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1023/b:jrnc.0000011755.39838.6c
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Abstract  

Unsupported 210Pb fluxes were determined from sediment core inventories in lakes located in Northern Patagonia, Argentina. Total 210Pb, 226Ra, associated with supported 210Pb, and 137Cs specific activity profiles were measured by gamma-ray spectrometry. Unsupported 210Pb fluxes showed very low values when compared to other regions, with a 12 fold variation, ranging from 4 to 48 Bq m–2.y–1. The linear correlation observed between the 210Pb fluxes and137Cs cumulative fluxes in sediment cores sampled from water bodies within a zone with similar precipitation demonstrated that both radioisotopes behave in the same manner in these systems concerning the processes occurred from fallout to sediment deposition, and that there are no appreciable local or regional sources of unsupported 210Pb. Positive correlation of 210Pb fluxes with organic matter contents of the uppermost sediment core layers was also observed.

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0236-5731
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Journal of Radionalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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