Radioactivity levels and radiological risk assessment in west Antalya beach sands

YALÇIN C., GÜNAY O., GÜRAY R. T.

Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10967-024-09816-9
  • Journal Name: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
  • Journal Indexes: 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
  • Keywords: 137Cs, Beach sand, Mediterranean Sea beaches, Natural radioactivity, Radiological risk
  • Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A radiological baseline study was carried out by means of a computational analysis to evaluate the distribution of 226Ra, 232Th, 40K and 137Cs in samples of beach sand collected from the coastal areas of Antalya, Turkey. The results of the radiological risk assessment indicated that the calculated radiological risk for workers and tourists was below the level that could pose an endangerment to life or the safe operation. There was also no evidence of recent migration of 137Cs or other isotopes through precipitation, dust transport, or by indirect means such as sea currents.