Table 2 Phosphogypsum radioactivity test results.

From: Research on strength characteristics and mechanism of cement stabilized phosphogypsum materials under dry and wet cycles

Testing Program

Technical Requirements

Test results

Individual judgment

Testing Conclusion

CRa/Bq/kg

/

53.94

/

Comply with GB 6566–2010 National Standard Requirements for “Radionuclide Limitations of Building Materials”

CTh/Bq/kg

/

42.13

/

CK/Bq/kg

/

52.95

/

internal irradiance index(IRa)

 ≤ 1.0

0.3

Eligible (voter etc.)

external exposure index(Ir)

 ≤ 1.0

0.3

Eligible (voter etc.)