Investigations conducted during the GEOSECS program concluded that radium-226 (T 1/2 = 1602 y) and barium are tightly correlated in waters above 2500 m Atlantic, Pacific Antarctic Oceans, with a fairly uniform 226 Ra/Ba ratio of 2.3 ± 0.2 dpm µmol -1 (4.6 nmol Ra/mol Ba). Here, we report new Ra Ba data obtained at three different stations Ocean: K1 K3 North-West station old Hale Aloha, off Hawa...

In this study, the specific activity of natural and artificial radioactive elements was measured for 50 sediment samples collected from throughout Miankaleh wetland in northern Iran on southeastern side Caspian Sea using a High-Purity Germanium detector. Also, radiological parameters hazard indicators due to environmental gamma radiation caused by these nuclei were calculated distribution map R...

Wheat is one of the world’s most commonly consumed cereal grains. It originates from a type grass (Triticum) that grown in countless varieties worldwide. Bread wheat or common primary species. Several other closely related species include durum, spelt, emmer, einkorn, and Khorasan wheat. In addition to being major source starch energy, also provides substantial amounts number components which a...

Introduction Natural and artificial radionuclides are the main sources of human radiation exposure. These radionuclides, which are present in the environment, can be dissolved into water. Evidence suggests that radionuclides being entered the human body through drinking or hot spring water can be harmful for human health. Materials and Methods In this study,10 samples were collected from ground...

Introduction: Human has always been exposed to background ionizing radiation. Interaction between ionizing radiation and the biological system can lead to changes in cells or tissues inducing diseases, such as cancer. With this background in mind, this experimental study aimed to evaluate the specific activity of water radionuclides in Kermanshah province, western region of Iran. Material and M...

abstractbackground: 226 ra and 228 ra contents in foodstuffs of ramsar which is a coastal city in the northern part of iran were determined by gamma spectrometry. measurement results together with food consumption rates were used to estimate annual effective dose from  226 ra and 228 ra, due to consumption of food stuffs by inhabitants of ramsar city.materials and methods: a total of 33 samples...

Background: Many radioactive compounds may be released into the environment and hence into the drinking water supplies due to the human activities. Radionuclides can also enter the food chain if the contaminated water is used for drinking or irrigation purposes. Objective: To estimate the annual effective dose of natural radioactive materials like 226Ra and 40K in drinking water of wells in Zan...

Background: The concentrations of radionuclides like 226Ra, 232Th and 40K and the dose rate are measured in igneous and metamorphic rock formations in and around Chickmagalur. A total of 236 samples from 13 different locations around study area were analyzed. Materials and Methods: The activity concentrations of the three radioactive elements were determined for mean period of 25000 s using HPG...

The environment of the Straits of Malacca receives pollution as a result of various industrial and anthropogenic sources, making systematic studies crucial in determining the prevailing water quality. Present study concerns concentrations of natural radionuclides and heavy metals in marine fish (Rastrelliger kanagurta) collected from the Straits of Malacca, since aquatic stock form an important...