• Naziru Imam

Naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMs) is a term given to elements that are naturally radioactive and radiologically hazardous to mankind and environment. This paper reviewed the chemistry of NORMs and their effects on the environment. The study showed that naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials are hazardous, and the long-term health implications on living things and the environment at large is reported. This calls for appropriate care by all, in order to ensure that healthy environment is maintained. The ways by which these NORMs’s hazardous effects on the environment can be minimized or controlled are also briefly highlighted.

radioactive; harzadous; NORMs; Implications.

"Naturally Occuring Radioactive Materials and their effects in the environment ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 8, page no.63-77, August-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2008010.pdf

"Naturally Occuring Radioactive Materials and their effects in the environment ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 8, page no. pp63-77, August-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2008010.pdf