Determination of natural radioactivity by gross α and β measurements in tap waters in Rize province

The aim of the study to determine the level of gross α and β activity concentrations in tap waters in dwellings of Rize province from North part of Turkey after 27 years from Chernobyl disaster. The activity concentrations of gross α and β were ranged from 5 to 164 mBq L −1 with a mean of 22 mBq L −...

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Published in:Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry 2015-01, Vol.303 (1), p.413-420
Main Authors: Akbulut, Songül, Taskın, Halim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Diagnostic Radiology
Drinking water
Hadrons
Heavy Ions
Inorganic Chemistry
Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear Physics
Physical Chemistry
Radiation, Background
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Summary:The aim of the study to determine the level of gross α and β activity concentrations in tap waters in dwellings of Rize province from North part of Turkey after 27 years from Chernobyl disaster. The activity concentrations of gross α and β were ranged from 5 to 164 mBq L −1 with a mean of 22 mBq L −1 and from 12 to 787 mBq L −1 with a mean of 85 mBq L −1 respectively. In addition to activity concentrations, the annual effective doses were calculated. The results indicated that the effective doses were below the WHO recommended level of 100 µSv year −1 for the samples.
ISSN:0236-5731
1588-2780
DOI:10.1007/s10967-014-3441-2