Factor analysis applied to distribution of elements in western Turkey

Authors
Bakac, M Kumru, MN
Citation
M. Bakac et Mn. Kumru, Factor analysis applied to distribution of elements in western Turkey, APPL RAD IS, 55(5), 2001, pp. 721-729
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary
Journal title
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES
ISSN journal
09698043 → ACNP
Volume
55
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
721 - 729
Database
ISI
SICI code
0969-8043(200111)55:5<721:FAATDO>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
This paper examines the results of R-mode factor analysis performed on four radionuclides and two elements data from a geochemical survey from western Turkey. Sediment and soil samples numbering 321 were collected along the G ediz river and analysed for (238)eU, (232)eTh, K-40, Ra-226, Mg and Pb. Two factors in soil and sediment, which account for 59% and 56% of the total v ariance, respectively, were extracted and named as geological structure and volcano. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.