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Natural radioactivity and its radiological implications from soils and rocks in Jaintiapur area, North-east Bangladesh. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2022; 331:4457-4468. [PMID: 36247017 PMCID: PMC9552155 DOI: 10.1007/s10967-022-08562-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Natural radioactivity concentrations in recent alluvial soils from swampy areas and Tertiary rocks from Jaintiapur were measured using gamma-ray spectrometer equipped with HPGe detector. The average radioactivity concentration of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K were 47 ± 6, 64 ± 5 and 762 ± 40 Bqkg−1 in soils, whereas, 25 ± 2, 37 ± 4 and 884 ± 41 Bqkg−1 in rock samples, respectively. Average radioactivity concentrations of studied soil and rock samples exceeded the world average except 226Ra for rocks. Radio-elemental ratios suggest that an oxic depositional environment with low uranium and high thorium content. Regarding radiological hazard indices, radium equivalent activities (Raeq), external hazard index (Hex) and internal hazard index (Hin) was found to be below the world permissible limits. Whereas, absorbed dose rate (D), and annual effective dose equivalent (AEDE) averages exceeded the world admissible values. Statistical studies show that radioactivity for 226Ra and 232Th linked to a source enriched in radioactive minerals and 40K related to a different sources high in K enriched minerals.
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Wang F, Kong D, Xu L, Ji C, Jiang L. Distributions of environmental radionuclides in a marine core from the eastern continental shelf of Hainan Island, South China Sea and risk assessment. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-021-08081-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Zakaly HMH, Uosif MAM, Issa SAM, Tekin HO, Madkour H, Tammam M, El-Taher A, Alharshan GA, Mostafa MYA. An extended assessment of natural radioactivity in the sediments of the mid-region of the Egyptian Red Sea coast. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2021; 171:112658. [PMID: 34271507 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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In this study, nearly 84 marine sediment samples were collected from twelve points in four cities (Quseir, Safaga, Hurghada, and Ras Gharib) along the Egyptian Red Sea sectors. The collected samples were extensively examined to estimate the natural radioactivity level. The obtained results were compared to the reported ranges from other locations in different countries. Hazardous radiation parameters such as radium equivalent, annual dose, and external hazards were estimated and compared to United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) recommended levels. The values were recorded in the first natural radioactivity database of coastal sediments from Egyptian Red Sea cities. The dose rate for certain organs was evaluated. The results showed that Red Sea beach sediments are safe in terms of natural radioactivity. It can be concluded that they do not pose a risk to tourists going to the beaches for recreation or to sailors and fishers involved in economic activities along the Egyptian Red Sea coast.
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- Hesham M H Zakaly
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, 71524 Assuit, Egypt; Institute of Physics and Technology, Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg 620002, Russia.
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, 71524 Assuit, Egypt; Physics Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. 2014 Sakaka, Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia.
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, 71524 Assuit, Egypt; Physics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71451, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Diagnostic Imaging Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates; Medical Radiation Research Center (USMERA), Uskudar University, 34672 Istanbul, Turkey
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- National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Hurghada, Egypt
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, 71524 Assuit, Egypt
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, 71524 Assuit, Egypt
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- Physics Department, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint, Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Physics and Technology, Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg 620002, Russia; Department of Physics, Minia University, El-Minia, Egypt
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Rahim MACA, Ali MM, Yaacob WZW, Yusoff AH, Liu S, Shi X, Mohamed CAR. Source and sinks of 210Pb in oceanic margins of east coast Peninsular Malaysia. JOURNAL OF ASIAN EARTH SCIENCES 2021; 215:104812. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jseaes.2021.104812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Natural radioactivity levels and radiological implications in the high natural radiation area of Wadi El Reddah, Egypt. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-020-07554-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Measurement of naturally occurring radioactive material, 238U and 232Th: part 2—optimization of counting time. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-017-5205-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Radiological risk assessment of 238U, 232Th and 40K in Thailand coastal sediments at selected areas proposed for nuclear power plant sites. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-014-3376-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Wan Mahmood ZU, Yii MW. Sedimentation rate in the Sungai Linggi estuary using excess 210Pb and 137Cs. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-013-2621-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Dowdall M, Lepland A. Elevated levels of radium-226 and radium-228 in marine sediments of the Norwegian Trench ("Norskrenna") and Skagerrak. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2012; 64:2069-2076. [PMID: 22858013 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2012.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2012] [Revised: 06/30/2012] [Accepted: 07/07/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Oil and gas extraction activities discharge waters bearing radium isotopes which may potentially be transported to locations distant from the discharge point. Sediment cores from the Norwegian Trench and Skagerrak, potential sinks for North Sea discharges, were analyzed for the contents of these isotopes. All cores were such that data could be obtained from periods prior to and during extensive operations in the North Sea. Results indicate elevated levels of radium isotopes in upper sedimentary layers when compared to data for the Baltic Sea and Kattegat. Although diagenetic processes involving manganese cycling may be responsible for these enrichments, the data support previous work indicating a possible influence of North Sea discharges on sediments of the area. The results highlight the need for further work on elaborating background levels of these isotopes in the North Sea and related areas such that possible impacts of these discharges can be properly evaluated.
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- M Dowdall
- Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority, P.O. Box 55, N-1332 Østerås, Norway.
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Wan Mahmood ZU, Yii MW. Marine radioactivity concentration in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Peninsular Malaysia: 226Ra, 228Ra and 228Ra/226Ra. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-011-1413-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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