Natural and artificial radioactivity levels in sediments in Algiers bay

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作者
Benamar, MA
Zerrouki, A
Idiri, Z
Tobbeche, S
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[1] Ctr. de Devmt. des Techniques, Alger-Gare
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10.1016/S0969-8043(97)00047-X
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O61 [无机化学];
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070301 ; 081704 ;
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Natural (U-238 and Th-232 series, K-40) and artificial (Cs-137) radioactivity levels in the sediments of Algiers bay were measured using gamma-ray spectrometry. Concentrations (Bq kg(-1), dry weight) have been observed to range from 10.8 to 25.0 for U-238, from 6.5 to 31.7 for Th-232, from 55.9 to 607.4 for K-40 and from 0.95 to 9.5 for Cs-137. These values are discussed in terms of the facies type of the sea bottom. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.
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