Contain radioactive fallout in soil

[rosec168]

I read about neutralizing radioactivity in soil by using paramagnetic clays or ashes because it may chelate the radioactive particles and bind them tightly so they cannot be absorbed by the plant.

How true is that?

 

[Drakkith]

I'm not sure, but I have doubts that ALL types of radioactive particles can be neutralized by this method. Plus, how much clay and ash do you need to use on, say, an acre of soil? Do we have enough?

 

[rosec168]

I'm not sure, but I have doubts that ALL types of radioactive particles can be neutralized by this method. Plus, how much clay and ash do you need to use on, say, an acre of soil? Do we have enough?

Yes, we have many tons. But is there any article about radioactive particles that can be chelated by this method? Is there a lab or has somebody conduct any experiment that can prove this?

 

[Drakkith]

Yes, we have many tons. But is there any article about radioactive particles that can be chelated by this method? Is there a lab or has somebody conduct any experiment that can prove this?

No idea, sorry. Interesting if it's true though.