Natural radionuclides and trace elements in rice field soils in relation to fertilizer application: study of a chronic kidney disease area in Sri Lanka
R Chandrajith, S Seneviratna… - Environmental Earth …, 2010 - Springer
The rising number of chronic kidney disease patients with no identifiable cause (CKD of
uncertain aetiology), prevalent in some areas of the dry zone of Sri Lanka is suspected to be …
uncertain aetiology), prevalent in some areas of the dry zone of Sri Lanka is suspected to be …
Uranium Dissemination with Phosphate Fertilizers Globally: A Systematic Review with Focus on East Africa
Growing concern has been expressed about uranium (U) accumulation in agricultural soils
caused by the long-term application of mineral fertilizers. More than 80% of naturally …
caused by the long-term application of mineral fertilizers. More than 80% of naturally …
Estimation of naturally occurring radionuclides in fertilizers using gamma spectrometry and elemental analysis by XRF and XRD techniques
The fertilizers are essential in agriculture as they supply nutrients to the farming fields. One
of the sources of radioactivity other than those of natural origin is mainly due to extensive …
of the sources of radioactivity other than those of natural origin is mainly due to extensive …
[PDF][PDF] Investigation of natural radioactivity of surface soil samples in the vicinity of Edirne-Turkey
The study was carried out to determine radioactivity concentrations in surface soil samples
of the city of Edirne in connection with the potential radiological hazards due to Chernobyl …
of the city of Edirne in connection with the potential radiological hazards due to Chernobyl …
Natural radioactivity measurements and evaluation of radiological hazards in sediment of Aliağa Bay, İzmir (Turkey)
The activity concentration of natural 226 Ra, 232 Th, and 40 K radionuclides was examined
in some selected locations in Aliaga Bay of Izmir district, Turkey. Sediment samples from 30 …
in some selected locations in Aliaga Bay of Izmir district, Turkey. Sediment samples from 30 …
[HTML][HTML] A study on the impact of phosphate fertilizers on the radioactivity profile of cultivated soils in Srirangam (Tamil Nadu, India)
PS Hameed, GS Pillai, R Mathiyarasu - Journal of Radiation Research and …, 2014 - Elsevier
Phosphate fertilizers are enriched with 238 U during its production from phosphate rocks.
Since, application of phosphate fertilizers in modern agriculture is ever on the increase, the …
Since, application of phosphate fertilizers in modern agriculture is ever on the increase, the …
Assessment of radioactivity level and associated radiological hazard in fertilizer from Dhaka
Miners, factory workers, traders, end-users, and foodstuff consumers all run the risk of
encountering health hazards derived from the presence of elevated levels of radiation in …
encountering health hazards derived from the presence of elevated levels of radiation in …
Environmental radioactivity studies in Kabul and northern Afghanistan
M Tanha, B Riebe, A Ikeda-Ohno, M Schulze… - … of Radioanalytical and …, 2018 - Springer
From earlier surveys conducted by soviet researchers, the Kabul area was identified as a
region of high natural radioactivity. In addition, depleted uranium ammunition was used by …
region of high natural radioactivity. In addition, depleted uranium ammunition was used by …
Development of an appropriate method for measuring gross alpha activity concentration in low-mass size-fractionated samples of sediment using solid-state nuclear …
MY Hanfi, IV Yarmoshenko, AA Seleznev… - … of Radioanalytical and …, 2020 - Springer
A passive technique using solid state nuclear track detectors was developed to detect the
low-level gross alpha activity (A α) in low-mass size-fractionated (< 10 g) samples of urban …
low-level gross alpha activity (A α) in low-mass size-fractionated (< 10 g) samples of urban …
Environmental-impact assessment of natural radioactivity around a traditional mining area in Al-Ibedia, Sudan
H Idriss, I Salih, AS Alaamer, A Saleh… - Archives of …, 2016 - Springer
Recently, in the Sudan, traditional gold mining has been growing rapidly and has become a
very attractive and popular economic activity. Mining activity is recognized as one of the …
very attractive and popular economic activity. Mining activity is recognized as one of the …