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The radiological risk due to the presence of natural and man-made
radionuclides in beach sands from several renowned seaside and riverbank
public beaches was estimated in this study. The exposure levels to terrestrial
radiation of the beaches were determined, as well as hazards due to human use
of the analyzed sands in industry and in building constructions. Specific radionuclides concentrations in the sand samples were determined by standard gamma-spectrometry. The corresponding radiation hazards arising due to the use of
sand as a building material were estimated by three different radiological hazard indices. The total absorbed gamma dose rate in the air was determined and
the corresponding annual effective dose outdoors was estimated. The obtained
data are relevant both from human health and environmental monitoring aspects.kiersten oberg
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What is radioactive fossil?
A radioactive rock is one which contains traces of radioactive isotopes. These isotopes release radiation in its various forms. Any rock can be radioactive, but in particular igneous rocks tend to have radioactive properties. This is because they may have radon gas trapped in their crystals, which, under pressure, is released (this is why radon gas is used as an indicator of an upcoming earthquake). Radon gas is radioactive, and this causes the rock to be radioactive also.
If a substance is radioactive is its compound radioactive?
Yes. A radioactive atom is a radioactive atom. If that atom exists as a single atom and is uncombined and it is radioactive, it's radioactive. If that same atom is chemically combined with another or other atoms, it's still radioactive. It's just that simple.
Is uranium tetrafluoride - UF4 - radioactive?
All uranium compounds are radioactive to some degree.
Is Zirconium not radioactive?
Zirconium does have radioactive isotopes, but the main ones used in industry are not radioactive.
If radium and chlorine combine to form radium chloride what is true about the compound?
As radium is radioactive, radium chloride would also be radioactive. Any compounds make with any radioactive material are radioactive, and they cannot be "not" radioactive. Radioactive material doesn't really care if it is "alone" or in compound; it will be radioactive in any case.
What is the difference between radioactive decay and radiometric decay?
It is the difference between sand running out of an hour glass and determining what time it is by how much sand is left. Radioactive decay happens at a steady rate. If you can determine how much of that radioactive isotope ought to have been in a sample at the start and you can measure how much is left, you can tell how much time has passed.
What is the difference between radioactive decay and radiometric dating?
It is the difference between sand running out of an hour glass and determining what time it is by how much sand is left. Radioactive decay happens at a steady rate. If you can determine how much of that radioactive isotope ought to have been in a sample at the start and you can measure how much is left, you can tell how much time has passed.
What is radioactive fossil?
A radioactive rock is one which contains traces of radioactive isotopes. These isotopes release radiation in its various forms. Any rock can be radioactive, but in particular igneous rocks tend to have radioactive properties. This is because they may have radon gas trapped in their crystals, which, under pressure, is released (this is why radon gas is used as an indicator of an upcoming earthquake). Radon gas is radioactive, and this causes the rock to be radioactive also.
What do you spell radioactive?
"Radioactive."
Is the element sodium radioactive or non-radioactive?
non radioactive element
What characterizes a radioactive element?
As radioactive element is an element that is on the Priodic Table of Elements. A Radioactive Element is usually radioactive.
What is the source of heat in the Earth's interior?
The decay of radioactive isotopes.The decay of radioactive isotopes.The decay of radioactive isotopes.The decay of radioactive isotopes.
If a substance is radioactive is its compound radioactive?
Yes. A radioactive atom is a radioactive atom. If that atom exists as a single atom and is uncombined and it is radioactive, it's radioactive. If that same atom is chemically combined with another or other atoms, it's still radioactive. It's just that simple.
Is uranium tetrafluoride - UF4 - radioactive?
All uranium compounds are radioactive to some degree.
Is dueterium radioactive?
No, deuterium is not radioactive.
Why is silver radioactive?
it isn't radioactive.
Is the element silver radioactive?
No, it is not radioactive.
