Crude oil and its products and wastes are among the significant sources of naturally
occurring radioactive materials (NORMs). These materials may be enhanced to high levels …

This study evaluates the sources and health risks associated with heavy metals in Ipata
spare part market in Ilorin, Nigeria. Soil and water samples were collected within and …

This work investigates the activity concentration of 238 U, the ambient gamma absorbed
dose rates (DR), and the 222 Rn concentration levels in ground and surface water samples …

The steel production process results in the emission of naturally occurring radioactive and
toxic heavy metals, which are inherent in the raw materials employed as the initial …

The analysis of food salt is very important because of its high consumption by the
population, for both medicinal and nutritional use. In this study, nine different samples of …

Natural origins of radioactive elements are present in different concentrations in the
environment as well as granite quarry depending on the geological formation of the soil. The …

Background: Assessment of activity concentrations of 238U, 232Th, 40K and gamma dose
rate (DR) was carried out over a laterite mining field in Ilorinsouth, Nigeria. Materials and …

Over the years, the release of potential radiological components around the oil exploration
environment has increased with potential health implications. Yet; the mechanism and …

In the present study, activity concentrations of 226 Ra, 232 Th and 40 K in soil and uranium
concentration in groundwater samples collected from Sikar, Rajasthan were estimated for …

Abstract The communities in Ohaji-Egbema and Oguta Local Government Areas (LGAs) are
surrounded by about 83 oil wells. Investigations indicated that crude wastes were not …