granite quarry radioactivity

Natural radioactivity measurements in the granite rock of ...
2012-12-1 · The studied quarry sites comprise of Associated Granite Industry (AGI), Kamad Quarry (IJM) and Kim Seng Quarry in Johor Bahru city, the capital of the State of Johor, located at a latitude of 1°29′0 N and a longitude of 103°44′0 E, in the southeast corner of the Johor map (Burton, 1973).Hanson Quarry Products (Kulai), in Kuali city, Kulai.
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Natural radioactivity measurements in the granite rock of ...
Request PDF | On Dec 1, 2012, I.A. Alnour and others published Natural radioactivity measurements in the granite rock of quarry sites, Johor, Malaysia |
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Natural radioactivity measurements in the granite rock of ...
Overall, 40 K has the highest concentration in the granite rocks of the quarry sites, followed by 232 Th and the least for 238 U. The radium equivalent activity concentration was found in the range between 94 and 239 Bq kg −1 , the absorbed dose rate was found to be in the range between 47 and 112 nGy h −1 , and effective dose ranged from ...
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Natural radioactivity in granites and gneisses of the ...
2018-2-14 · The first sample locations in the Kamienna Góra quarry were chosen on natural outcrops of granite (Fig. 1, point 1) and gneiss (Fig. 1, point 2) belonging to the Žulova Massif. The second sample location was in the closed and flooded Nadziejów quarry (Fig. 1, point 3), where migmatitic gneiss occurs. The next rock sample was measured and ...
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Assessment Of Radionuclides In Selected Granite Quarry ...
2017-11-14 · Keywords: Radionuclides, granite quarry, Activity concentration, Absorbed Dose, Annual Effective Dose and Radiation Hazards. Page 187 ... same time granite is a natural source of radioactivity like most natural rocks. The main part of the radioactivity in this kind of samples is attributed to the potassium-40 radioisotope.
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Natural Radionuclides Content in Granites from
2019-9-27 · nite rocks, contribute to a better understanding of radioactivity distribution in granite and develop standards for the use of this building material. The study aims at assessing the natural radionuclides content of granite from operational quarry sites in Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria. 2. Methodology 2.1. Geology of the Study Area
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Natural Radionuclides Distribution in the Granitic Rocks ...
Study area: The studied quarry sites comprise of Associated Granite Industry (AGI), Saje and Colonial Quarry (CQ) opposite Navy School, Adigbe (the two of which are abandoned) and the non-quary site (NQS), Alabata. The quarries and Alabata (i.e., the control site)fall within latitude 7°9'N and 7°14'N and longitude 3°26'E and 3°40'E on the ...
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(PDF) Natural radioactivity levels of granites used in Turkey
2022-1-16 · Thirty granite samples commonly used in Turkey were surveyed for natural radioactivity. Concentrations of natural radionuclides in all samples were
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Surprising Domestic Sources of Radioactivity
2016-8-3 · Because the amount of natural radioactivity present in a given sample of granite varies widely depending on the specific geological conditions at the source quarry, the best way to avoid obtaining granite countertops with elevated
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Granite Countertops and Radiation | US EPA
2021-12-8 · To reduce the risk of lung cancer from exposure to radon, EPA recommends testing all homes for radon, regardless of whether the home contains granite countertops. Call 1-800-SOS-RADON (767-7236) or purchase do-it-yourself home radon test kits at home store retail locations, or online. Testing is inexpensive and easy—it should only take a few ...
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Natural radioactivity in granites and gneisses of the ...
2018-2-14 · The first sample locations in the Kamienna Góra quarry were chosen on natural outcrops of granite (Fig. 1, point 1) and gneiss (Fig. 1, point 2) belonging to the Žulova Massif. The second sample location was in the closed and flooded Nadziejów quarry (Fig. 1, point 3), where migmatitic gneiss occurs. The next rock sample was measured and ...
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Radioactive Granite and Quartzite - Risks from
2012-4-27 · The answer is yes. Some quarries are producing relatively radioactive granite and quartzite slabs and tile. The US EPA estimates that about 21,000 Americans die of radon-caused lung cancer every year. To put that in
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Natural radioactivity measurements in the granite rock of ...
This study was conducted to determine the concentration of natural radionuclides in the granite rocks of selected quarry sites in Johor state, Malaysia and their possible radiological effects. The activity concentrations of 238 U, 232 Th and 40 K in the areas of study indicated varying values of 238 U, >232Th and 40K.
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Assessment Of Radionuclides In Selected Granite Quarry ...
2017-11-14 · Keywords: Radionuclides, granite quarry, Activity concentration, Absorbed Dose, Annual Effective Dose and Radiation Hazards. Page 187 ... same time granite is a natural source of radioactivity like most natural rocks. The main part of the radioactivity in this kind of samples is attributed to the potassium-40 radioisotope.
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Assessment of natural radioactivity levels in rocks and ...
The radioactivity of sycnite, phonolite, granite and granodiorite is usually high, whereas basic and ultrabasic (ultramafic rock) rocks are characterised by extremely low activity. ... (R1-R2, black, black and white granite), the Ulu Choh Quarry (R3-R4, pink granite) and from Kim Seng Quarry (R5, grey granite). Gabbro rocks were collected from ...
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(PDF) Natural radioactivity levels of granites
2022-1-16 · Thirty granite samples commonly used in Turkey were surveyed for natural radioactivity. Concentrations of natural radionuclides in all samples were determined by gamma-ray spectroscopy with hyper ...
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Tor Formation - Dartmoor
2020-2-29 · the granite by its natural radioactivity. The Formation of Tors on the Dartmoor Granite - an outline A Level - Geology & Geography 1 2 3. Deep weathering of the granite ... quarry, above the kaolinised fault zone, a thick layer of yellowish granite debris can be seen. The layer
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Natural Radionuclides Distribution in the Granitic Rocks ...
Study area: The studied quarry sites comprise of Associated Granite Industry (AGI), Saje and Colonial Quarry (CQ) opposite Navy School, Adigbe (the two of which are abandoned) and the non-quary site (NQS), Alabata. The quarries and Alabata (i.e., the control site)fall within latitude 7°9'N and 7°14'N and longitude 3°26'E and 3°40'E on the ...
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Granite Countertops and Radiation | US EPA
2021-12-8 · To reduce the risk of lung cancer from exposure to radon, EPA recommends testing all homes for radon, regardless of whether the home contains granite countertops. Call 1-800-SOS-RADON (767-7236) or purchase do-it-yourself home radon test kits at home store retail locations, or online. Testing is inexpensive and easy—it should only take a few ...
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Surprising Domestic Sources of Radioactivity
2016-8-3 · Because the amount of natural radioactivity present in a given sample of granite varies widely depending on the specific geological conditions at the source quarry, the best way to avoid obtaining granite countertops with
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Natural radioactivity measurements in the granite rock of ...
This study was conducted to determine the concentration of natural radionuclides in the granite rocks of selected quarry sites in Johor state, Malaysia and their possible radiological effects. The activity concentrations of 238 U, 232 Th and 40 K in the areas of study indicated varying values of 238 U, >232Th and 40K.
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Tor Formation - Dartmoor
2020-2-29 · the granite by its natural radioactivity. The Formation of Tors on the Dartmoor Granite - an outline A Level - Geology & Geography 1 2 3. Deep weathering of the granite ... quarry, above the kaolinised fault zone, a thick layer of yellowish granite debris can be seen. The layer
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Natural Radionuclides Distribution in the Granitic Rocks ...
Study area: The studied quarry sites comprise of Associated Granite Industry (AGI), Saje and Colonial Quarry (CQ) opposite Navy School, Adigbe (the two of which are abandoned) and the non-quary site (NQS), Alabata. The quarries and Alabata (i.e., the control site)fall within latitude 7°9'N and 7°14'N and longitude 3°26'E and 3°40'E on the ...
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Natural radioactivity concentrations in Alvand granitic ...
Natural radioactivity of 30 granite rock samples collected from Alvand plutonic complex was determined using a high-resolution, high purity germanium gamma-spectrometry system. The activity concentrations of 226 Ra, 232 Th and 40 K
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Granite Countertops and Radiation | US EPA
2021-12-8 · To reduce the risk of lung cancer from exposure to radon, EPA recommends testing all homes for radon, regardless of whether the home contains granite countertops. Call 1-800-SOS-RADON (767-7236) or purchase do-it-yourself home radon test kits at home store retail locations, or online. Testing is inexpensive and easy—it should only take a few ...
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Determination of Natural Radioactivity Concentration
2020-9-4 · of the quarries, and the various buildings in which the granite would be used. This research aims to contribute to a better understanding of the natural radioactivity concentration, radiological health risk and radiogenic heat properties associated with the quarry sites, quarry products, workers and nearby residents of the quarry sites. 2.
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Natural Stone Institute - Granite and Radon Myths
Radon Exposure No Concern to Quarry Workers. April 2014 — In order to extract the beautiful granite rock that adorns so many countertops, floors and building facades in the United States, skilled quarry workers must saw or blast the raw
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THE NATURAL RADIOACTIVITY MEASUREMENTS AND
2019-7-9 · A quarry site is a place from which dimension stone, rock, construction aggregate, riprap, sand, gravel, or slate has been excavated from the ground. This include different geological materials such as gneiss, granite, diorite, granodiorite and other rocks that after an industrial process are suitable for use as building
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Surprising Domestic Sources of Radioactivity
2016-8-3 · Because the amount of natural radioactivity present in a given sample of granite varies widely depending on the specific geological conditions at the source quarry, the best way to avoid obtaining granite countertops with elevated
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EXPOSURE TO WORKERS IN SWEDISH QUARRYING
2018-3-5 · made at a quarry in an old tailing of burnt alum shale (Latorp). At the quarry in the Vånga Granite area (Figure 1) a beautiful red medium-grained granite is quarried. The main minerals are microcline and albite feld-spars, quartz and to lesser amounts biotite. Huge blocks of granite, 5-20 tons, are ﬁcut outﬂ from the rock (Figure 2).
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