Radioactive Aerosols

Radioactive aerosols are dispersed systems consisting of radionuclides and a gaseous medium. They can cause radiation damage if they come into contact with the skin or inside the body.

The radioactivity of aerosols depends on the amount of radioactive particles they contain. It must be taken into account that radioactivity can be both natural and artificial. Natural radioactivity occurs when radioactive elements found in the environment decay. Artificial radioactivity appears as a result of nuclear reactions that occur in nuclear reactors or during explosions of atomic bombs.

Contact with radioactive aerosols on the skin can lead to radiation damage to the skin and subcutaneous tissues. This can cause various diseases such as skin cancer, radiation sickness, radiation dermatitis and others. When radioactive aerosols are inhaled, they can enter the lungs, causing radiation damage to the lungs and other organs.

To protect against radioactive aerosols, it is necessary to use special personal protective equipment, such as respirators, protective suits, etc. It is also important to regularly check the level of radiation in the environment and take measures to reduce the level of radioactivity.

Radioactivity **Aerosols (also particles suspended in gas) -** microscopic particles of gaseous and condensed substances dispersed in the air in the form of smoke or suspended in a gaseous environment in a suspended or colloidal state.