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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
physics and astronomy
Natural radioactivity measurements in the granite rock of quarry sites, Johor, Malaysia
Radiation Physics and Chemistry, Volume 81, No. 12, Year 2012
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This study was conducted to determine the concentration of natural radionuclides in the granite rocks of selected quarry sites in Johor state, Malaysia and their possible radiological effects. The activity concentrations of 238U, 232Th and 40K in the areas of study indicated varying values of 238U, 232Th and 40K. The highest values of 238U and 232Th concentrations (67±1 and 85±2Bqkg -1, respectively) were observed at Kamad Quarry (IJM), whereas the highest value of 40K concentration (722±18Bqkg -1) was detected in Kim Seng Quarry, while the values of activity concentration are lower in Hanson Quarry Products (Kulai) (25±0.5 for 238U, 24±0.5 for 232Th and 429±11 for 40K). Overall, 40K has the highest concentration in the granite rocks of the quarry sites, followed by 232Th and the least for 238U. The radium equivalent activity concentration was found in the range between 94 and 239Bqkg -1, the absorbed dose rate was found to be in the range between 47 and 112nGyh -1, and effective dose ranged from 58 to 137μSvh -1. Moreover, the internal and external hazard index values were given in results lower than unity. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Alnour, Ibrahim Alfadil
Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Sudan, Khartoum
International University of Africa
Wagiran, Husin
Malaysia, Johor Bahru
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Ibrahim, Noorddin
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
National Defense University of Malaysia
Laili, Z.
Malaysia, Bangi
Agensi Nuklear Malaysia
Omar, M.
Malaysia, Bangi
Agensi Nuklear Malaysia
Hamzah, Suhaimi A.
Malaysia, Bangi
Agensi Nuklear Malaysia
Idi, Bello Yusuf
Nigeria, Mubi
Adamawa State University, Mubi
Statistics
Citations: 58
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 5
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.radphyschem.2012.08.005
ISSN:
0969806X
e-ISSN:
18790895
Research Areas
Environmental