Title of article :
Measurements of natural radioactivity in soil samples around Kufa cement factory sites in Najaf governorate, Iraq
Author/Authors :
Alasadi, L.A Department of Physics - Faculty of Science - Kufa University, Iraq , Alaboodi, A.S Department of Physics - Faculty of Science - Kufa University, Iraq , Alasadi, A.H Department of Laboratory Investigations - Faculty of Science - Kufa University, Iraq , Al-Taweel, M.H Department of Physics - Faculty of Science - Kufa University, Iraq , Abbas, F.S Department of Physics - Faculty of Science - Kufa University, Iraq
Abstract :
Background: This research focuses on the study of 40K, 238U, and 232Th in a specific area at Kufa Cement Factory Sites in Najaf Governorate, Iraq using the γ-ray spectrometry scintillation detector NaI(Tl). Materials and Methods: Samples of soil were collected from locations around the Kufa cement factory in Najaf city of Iraq that are about 10 km2 away from the center of Najaf city.
They were analyzed to set the concentrations of natural radioactivity samples
of 40K,238U and 232Th. Results: The specific activity values of 40k, 238U and 232Th
varied from (378.54±11.39 to 2404.27±26.13)Bq/kg, (15.51±5.88 to
106.08±7.35) Bq/kg and (1.80±3.41 to78.19±3.05) Bq/kg continually.
Conclusions: Results demonstrate that the convergences of radiation and
doses due to radionuclides in the overviewed area are higher than the safety
field of the worldwide average (UNSCAER 2000). Almost all of the radiological
parameters are inconsequential to cause any dangerous health problems to people living in the area.
Keywords :
Natural radioactivity , gamma-ray spectroscopy , soil , Kufa cement factory
Journal title :
International Journal of Radiation Research
