Browsing by Subject "Natural radioactivity"
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Determination of thorium, uranium and potassium elemental concentrations in surface soils in Cyprus
(2004)A comprehensive study was conducted to determine thorium, uranium and potassium elemental concentrations in surface soils throughout the accessible area of Cyprus using high-resolution γ-ray spectrometry. A total of 115 ...
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Gamma radiation measurements and dose rates in commercially-used natural tiling rocks (granites)
(2003)The gamma radiation in samples of a variety of natural tiling rocks (granites) imported in Cyprus for use in the building industry was measured, employing high-resolution γ-ray spectroscopy. The rock samples were pulverised, ...
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Gamma-ray measurements of naturally occurring radioactive samples from Cyprus characteristic geological rocks
(2003)Using high-resolution gamma-ray spectroscopy, the terrestrial gamma radiation in all the predominant types of geological rock formations appearing in Cyprus was measured. Soil samples were collected from each rock type, ...
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Natural radioelement concentration in the Troodos Ophiolite Complex of Cyprus
(2005)High-resolution γ-ray spectrometry was exploited to determine naturally occurring thorium (Th), uranium (U) and potassium (K) elemental concentrations in the whole area covered by the Troodos Ophiolite Complex of Cyprus. ...
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Systematic grid-based radon concentration measurements in the urban areas of Cyprus
(2015)A comprehensive grid-based study of indoor Rn concentration in all accessible urban areas of the Republic of Cyprus, where 67.3% of the population resides, is presented. During the years 2004-2012, a total of 407 measurements ...