Yadav, M and Jindal, MK and Ramola, RC (2023) Study of Radionuclides in Rocks Samples from Ukhimath Area and Its Correlation with Soil and Water Data. In: Chemistry Africa .
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The radionuclides concentration in rock samples from various locations in Ukhimath area of Garhwal Himalaya region is studied. The activity of 40 K, 226Ra, and 232Th were determined by using the gamma spectrometer and uranium concentration in water was analyzed through LED (Light Emitting Diode) fluorimeter. The findings of the present study provide information about the radioactivity level and its health effect due to availability of radionuclides in rock samples. In collected rock samples, the activity of 40 K, 226Ra, and 232Th varied from 110 ± 77 to 1729 ± 315, BDL to 184 ± 25, and 19 ± 13 to 312 ± 37 Bq.kg− 1, respectively. In terms of radiation protection, the Radium equivalent activity (Raeq), Gamma radiation hazard, Internal health index (Hin), and External hazard index (Hex) are computed. The radon mass exhalation rate ranges varied between 0.003 × 10− 5 and 2.6 × 10− 5 Bq.kg− 1 h− 1 with mean of 0.53 × 10− 5 Bq.kg− 1 h− 1. The radionuclides in rock samples are higher than in soil samples, indicating that radionuclides and their radiation effect are also affected by mineralogy. The present investigation shows the relationship of radionuclides in soil, water and rock samples. Graphical Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Publication: | Chemistry Africa |
| Publisher: | Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH |
| Additional Information: | The copyright for this article belongs to Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. |
| Keywords: | Health hazards; Radiation; Radionuclides; Rock and soil |
| Department/Centre: | Division of Mechanical Sciences > Divecha Centre for Climate Change |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Apr 2023 06:28 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Apr 2023 06:28 |
| URI: | https://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/81265 |
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