Determination of radiological hazard parameters and radioactivity concentrations in bauxite samples: the case of the Sutlegen Mine Region (Antalya, Turkey)

Natural radioactivity mainly consists of U series, Th series, and K in soil and rocks. This study focuses on determining natural radioactivity concentrations and radiological hazard parameters of 34 ore samples collected from the Sutlegen bauxite deposit in the Kas district of Antalya province by us...

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Published in:Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry 2021-08, Vol.329 (2), p.701-715
Main Authors: Ozer Atakoglu, Ozge, Yalcin, Mustafa Gurhan, Ozmen, Suleyman Fatih
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bauxite
Bayer process
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Construction materials
Diagnostic Radiology
Gamma rays
Hadrons
Heavy Ions
Inorganic Chemistry
Mineral deposits
Natural radioactivity
Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear Physics
Parameters
Physical Chemistry
Residential areas
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Summary:Natural radioactivity mainly consists of U series, Th series, and K in soil and rocks. This study focuses on determining natural radioactivity concentrations and radiological hazard parameters of 34 ore samples collected from the Sutlegen bauxite deposit in the Kas district of Antalya province by using the gamma-ray spectrometry method. Considering these results, it was suggested that the residential area should be kept away from the ore deposit and that the use of bauxite in the region as a construction material may pose a radiation risk for the population.
ISSN:0236-5731
1588-2780
DOI:10.1007/s10967-021-07826-5