Study of radioactivity levels in detergent powders samples by gamma spectroscopy

This study focuses on the evaluation of the natural radioactivity levels in ten samples of the detergent powders that available in Iraqi markets. We have determined the specific activities of uranium, thorium and potassium using gamma spectroscopy and calculation of radiation hazard indices. The res...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ali A. Abojassim, Hussain H. Abd, Dalal N. Hamed, Anmar A. Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2014-10-01
Series:Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687850714000892