Title of article
Background radiation study of Offa industrial area of Kwara State, Nigeria
Author/Authors
NWANKWO, L.I. University of Ilorin - Department of Physics, Nigeria , AKOSHILE, C.O. University of Ilorin - Department of Physics, Nigeria
Pages
4
From page
95
To page
98
Abstract
A study of the external background radiation in Offa industrial area of Kwara State is hereby reported. An in-situ measurement using two Digilert radiation monitors at five different stations were carried out. A mean exposure rate of 0.0132mR/hr, which represents 20% elevation from the standard background radiation, was obtained. This suggests the possibility of the presence of radionuclide sources in the Offa environment.
Keywords
Background radiation study , Offa industrial area , Kwara State , Nigeria
Journal title
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Serial Year
2005
Journal title
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Record number
2657358
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