Natural Radioactivity in Clay and Building Materials Used in Latvia
This paper presents the results of natural radionuclide concentration and activity index study in materials used for construction in Latvia. Special attention is given to clay and clay ceramics. Concentrations of K-40 and Th- 232, U-238 radioactivity were determined using gamma-spectrometry method....
Main Authors: | Riekstina D., Berzins J., Krasta T., Svinka R., Skrypnik O. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2015-06-01
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Series: | Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/lpts-2015-0018 |
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