Natural radioactivity levels of limestone rocks in northern Iraq using gamma spectroscopy and nuclear track detector

Najam, Laith Ahmed; Al-jomaily, Firas Mohammed Ali; AL-Farha, Enas M.

doi:10.1007/s10967-011-1144-5

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“…Values higher than these presented here for “pure limestone”, samples 2, 3, 4 and 5, were measured in limestone rocks in northern Iraq [ 21 ]. The activity concentrations of 40 K and 238 U in these rocks changed from 28 to 64 and 290 to 637 Bqkg −1 , respectively.…”

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Natural radioactivity in rocks of the Modane–Aussois region (SE France)

Malczewski

Żaba

2011

J Radioanal Nucl Chem

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The activity concentrations of 40K, 232Th, and 238U in the characteristic rocks of the Modane-Aussois region (Western Alps, France) were determined using an HPGe gamma-ray spectrometry system. The activity concentrations of 40K varied from 18 Bqkg−1 (limestone dolomite) to 392 Bqkg−1 (calcschist), while those of 232Th varied from 0.7 Bqkg−1 (limestone dolomite) to 18 Bqkg−1 (calcschist). The activities associated with 238U ranged from 9 (quartzite) to 29 Bqkg−1 (dolomite). In the investigated rock samples, concentrations of 238U (ppm) and 40K (%) had a strong negative correlation.

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Natural radioactivity in rocks of the Modane–Aussois region (SE France)

Malczewski

Żaba

2011

J Radioanal Nucl Chem

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“…Many researchers have been actively involved in the field of environmental radioactivity and radiation levels in the last few decades (Al-Farrash et al, 1997;El-Sayd et al, 1997;Sroor et al, 2001). The studies of radionuclide 40 K was performed for different materials like soil (Hasan and Mheemeed, 2008), limestone (Najam et al, 2011), marbles and granites (Wally et al, 2001).…”

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“…This can be probably explained if we know that (Hasan and Mheemeed, 2008) study includes soil and as we mention it was expected that the 40 K activity is lower than mudstone and they use γ-ray spectroscopy in their study. (Najam et al, 2011) study which was accomplished in northern Iraq and done on lime stones showed a narrower range of activity ranged between (290.5 Bq/kg -637.1Bq/kg) but their study was done in different areas while the 40 K activity in Halabja city -Iraq / Sulaimania where (309.3 Bq/Kg) (Abdulla, 2009).…”

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Determination of the Concentration of 40K of Mudstone in Northern Iraq by Using Gamma Ray Spectroscopy and Flame Photometry Technique

Kharrufa¹

2013

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The study of natural radionuclide materials is important to assess the health hazards on human being and one of these materials is 40 K which is present in soil and different types of stones. This study is performed to assess the 40 K concentration in mudstones in the north of Iraq by (flame photometry and γ-ray spectroscopy) and to compare between these two techniques in measuring its level. So the activity of potassium was measured by these methods, and their results were compared with the results of other studies. The results show that the concentration of 40 K ranges from 284.3 Bq/kg to 2481.2 Bq/kg using γ-ray spectroscopy and 511.7 Bq/kg to 3623.6 Bq/kg using flame photometer technique and these results were comparable with the upper level of the world mean specific concentration of 40 K and cause no health hazard. The results obtained by the two methods were also, compared using T-test and P-value and they show no statistical significant difference.

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“…The radioactive elements of various radionuclides in rocks may affect the health. Thus, numerous studies have been performed in many regions of the world, and the obtained data can be used to establish if the local controls are needed [3]- [10]. The major objective of this work is to estimate the radiological effects of the specific activities of 226 Ra,232 Th and 40 K in some rock samples collected from a part of the south west in Saudi Arabia (Albaha region).…”

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Gamma Radiation Measurements of Naturally Occurring Radioactive in Igneous Rocks and Its Radiological Complications

Al-Zahrani¹

2017

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The concentrations of natural radioactivity were measured in igneous rock samples collected from Albaha region in the south west of Saudi Arabia. A high purity germanium (HPGe) detector was used for analysis. . The external and internal indices average values were 0.39 and 0.49, respectively. The average results obtained in this study are lower than the average national and world recommended values, therefore, there is no health risk to the populace of the area. This study provides a baseline map of background radioactivity levels in the Saudi environment and will be used as reference information to assess any changes in the level background due to geological processes.

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Natural radioactivity levels of limestone rocks in northern Iraq using gamma spectroscopy and nuclear track detector

Cited by 24 publications

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Natural radioactivity in rocks of the Modane–Aussois region (SE France)

Natural radioactivity in rocks of the Modane–Aussois region (SE France)

Determination of the Concentration of 40K of Mudstone in Northern Iraq by Using Gamma Ray Spectroscopy and Flame Photometry Technique

Gamma Radiation Measurements of Naturally Occurring Radioactive in Igneous Rocks and Its Radiological Complications

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