gamma-spectrometric determination of the content of natural radionuclides in natural waters

Authors
Mukhamedov, A Poteshkin, GV Salikhbaev, US Khazratov, T Dorofeev, AA Muminov, TM Rashidova, DS Kholbaev, I
Citation
A. Mukhamedov et al., gamma-spectrometric determination of the content of natural radionuclides in natural waters, ATOM ENERGY, 86(1), 1999, pp. 36-40
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Nuclear Emgineering
Journal title
ATOMIC ENERGY
ISSN journal
10634258 → ACNP
Volume
86
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
36 - 40
Database
ISI
SICI code
1063-4258(199901)86:1<36:GDOTCO>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Our investigations have shown that gamma-spectrometry can be used to determ ine with acceptable accuracy the natural radionuclide content of natural wa ters, starting with specific activity 1.5 Bq/kg of the radionuclides in the samples. The accuracy of the determination of the activity can be increase d by using an inert sample, which is certified with respect to the natural content of radionuclides, and better detectors. The natural content of radi onuclides in the experimental samples of natural waters of Uzbekistan does not exceed the maximum admissable concentration. 3 figures, 1 table, 4 refe rences.