EVALUATION OF RADIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND THEIR RISKS FOR SOIL NEAR A URANIUM MINE SITE: A CASE STUDY
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GLOBAL WARMING, cilt.31, sa.2, ss.262-274, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1504/ijgw.2023.133999
- Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GLOBAL WARMING
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, INSPEC, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.262-274
- İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study aimed to evaluate the concentrations of natural
radioactivity (226Ra, 232Th, and 40K), and their calculated radiological
parameters and indices, including Raeq, DR, AEDE, Hex, AGDE, and ELCR in
soil samples from all districts of Manisa province in Turkey (including a
uranium mine in Koprubasi). The obtained results were compared with national
and international (UNSCEAR) averages. The radiological parameter results of
Manisa-Koprubasi were found as 185.35 Bq/kg, 91.50 nGy/h, 112.22 μSv/y,
0.50, 666.58 μSv/y, and 3.93 × 10–4 for Raeq, DR, AEDE, Hex, AGDE, and
ELCR, respectively. These values are higher than other districts in Manisa.
Especially DR, AEDE, AGDE, and ELCR values exceeded the UNSCEAR
averages. Evaluating these parameters during the selection process of
new settlements or any agricultural/industrial activities in Manisa-Koprubasi
(including other districts with high-value counties) is crucial for safeguarding
human health.