Fallout Radioactivity in Korean Foodstutts (Part 4) Stronitium-90 in Liquid Whole Milk Produced in Korea

[摘要] The concentration of Strontium-90 in liquid whole milk produced in Korea were measured during past four years. The samples of milk were purchased from dairies in Seoul. Strontium-90 was analysed radiochemically and the amount of stable calcium was also determined. Radioactivity of Yttrium-90 was counted in low background beta counter which has the background of 1.38 cpm. The concentrations of Strontium-90 in the milk are 25.1 PCi 90Sr/g.Ca in 1965, 26.8 PCi 90Sr/g. Ca in 1966, 13.7 PCi 90Sr/g.Ca in 1967 and 18.2 PCi 90Sr/g.Ca in 1968 in annual average. The concentrations of Strontium-90 in the milk of 1967 and of 1968 were decreased approximately compared with the values of 60% 1965 and 1966. From the results we can see that Strontium-90 concentrations in the milk vary roughly proportionally with the specific activity of fallout. Considering on the safety problems, the Strontium-90 levels in the milk produced in Korea were far below the maximum permissible level recommended by ICRP.

[学科分类] 化学（综合）