Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year: 2019
Volume: 14
Issue: 9 SI
Page No. 10638 - 10641

Measurement of Natural Radioactivity in Some Marble Samples by using (HPGe) Detector

Authors : Hasan Mohammed Abdullah

Abstract: In this study, measurement of specific activity concentrations in ten commercial marble samples from different countries were carried out by using (HPGe) system. The results of measurements have shown that the maximum values specific activity concentrations for 238U, 232Th which were equal to 27.420, 30.480 Bq/kg, respectively, Brazilian origin while the maximum values specific activity concentrations for 40K which were equal to 297.210 Bq/kg Iranian origin which were less than the corresponding recommended global values reported by UNSCEAR, publication. The radiation hazard indices [Raeq, Dy , (AED)in, (AED)out, Hin, Hex and Iy] were also studied. The obtained results were also found to be less than the allowed limits given by UNSCEAR. Thus, all results obtained in the present work have shown no significant radiological hazard when the studied marble is used, for example, for construction of flooring buildings.

How to cite this article:

Hasan Mohammed Abdullah , 2019. Measurement of Natural Radioactivity in Some Marble Samples by using (HPGe) Detector. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 14: 10638-10641.

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