RADIATION PROTECTION ›› 2026, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (2): 156-163.

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Analysis of radioactivity concentration in atmospheric aerosols and air quality changes in Chengdu

JIANG Bing, LIU Xin, LUO Maodan, XU Shu, MAO Wanchong, WANG Qian, TANG Hui, ZHANG Hongfan   

  1. Sichuan Management and Monitoring Center Station of Radioactive Environment, Chengdu 610031
  • Received:2025-07-23 Published:2026-04-22

Abstract: Radioactive monitoring of atmospheric aerosols in Chengdu was performed using a high-volume continuous sampling method. Six radionuclides (7Be, 228Ra, 137Cs, 40K,210Pb and 131I) were quantified, and their activity concentrations fell within the background levels. The activity concentrations of 40K, 210Pb, and 228Ra exhibit similar trends to those of PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations, but are opposite to the trend of O3 concentration. In contrast, 7Be demonstrates a negligible correlation with all three atmospheric parameters.This study enhances the foundational dataset on radionuclide concentrations in atmospheric aerosols in Chengdu,providing a scientific basis for the prevention and control of radioactive air pollution in the region.

Key words: aerosol, γ energy spectrum, radionuclide

CLC Number: 

  • X830.3