Assessment of natural radioactivity and radiological impacts in several beaches of Kadikoy, Istanbul

GÜNAY O.

Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, cilt.333, sa.1, ss.223-234, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 333 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s10967-023-09176-w
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Analytical Abstracts, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, INSPEC, Metadex, Pollution Abstracts, Public Affairs Index, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.223-234
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Annual effective dose, Beach pollution, Gamma-ray spectrometry, Natural radiation
  • Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Natural radioactivity (226Ra, 232Th, and 40K) concentrations were determined in sand samples collected from various beaches in Kadıköy-Istanbul (Turkey) at 12 sampling point for the evaluation of radiological parameters such as radiological equivalent activity and excess lifetime cancer risk. The activity concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th, and 40K were found to range between 21.08 and 49.19 Bqkg−1, 20.51–49.92 Bqkg−1, and 173.70–554.16 Bqkg−1, respectively. The selection of İstanbul as the study area is based on its high population density, indicating an increased vulnerability to potential negative effects of radiation exposure.