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Characterization of Radiological Hazardous Effects of Metal Scraps in Turkey.
- Source :
- Journal of Hazardous, Toxic & Radioactive Waste; Mar2013, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p153-155, 3p, 3 Color Photographs, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- The main objective of this paper is to determine the radiological hazard level of various commercial scrap piles in Turkey. Samples were taken from metal scrap yards near the city of Istanbul, Turkey. In this study, radioactivity measurements were carried out on these samples. The activities of , , , and were determined in the laboratory by gamma-ray spectrometry. The highest , , , and activities were found to be 8,735, 465, 524, and , respectively, in residues of technologically enhanced, naturally occurring radioactive material (TENORM) scraps. Radiation doses due to gamma exposure and radon emanation from residues were determined. Site-specific test results were determined to be less than the exemption limits for external radiation. According to these results, external radiation doses were less than for workers. The main factors due to radon inhalation were based on measured effective radium content, mass, and areal exhalation rates as well as the radon emanation power. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- EFFECT of radiation on metals
RADIOLOGY
RADON
TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
RADIUM
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21535493
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Hazardous, Toxic & Radioactive Waste
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 86054144
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HZ.2153-5515.0000140