EVALUATION OF RADIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND THEIR RISKS FOR SOIL NEAR A URANIUM MINE SITE: A CASE STUDY
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GLOBAL WARMING, vol.31, no.2, pp.262-274, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 31 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2023
- Doi Number: 10.1504/ijgw.2023.133999
- Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GLOBAL WARMING
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, INSPEC, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
- Page Numbers: pp.262-274
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
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.