Assessment of natural radioactivity (40K, 238U and 232Th) and radiological risk in building construction materials: the case of Benin hill granites

Assessment of natural radioactivity (40K, 238U and 232Th) and radiological risk in building construction materials: the case of Benin hill granites

Continuous exposure to ionizing radiation can have harmful effects on human health. In this respect, a study was carried out in the Communes of Dassa-zoume and Glazoue to determine the levels of 40K, 238U and 232Th in granites and sand. The specific activities obtained made it possible to assess the...

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Main Authors: Mahougnon Zinsou, Naivo Naivo RABESIRANANA, Daton MEDENOU, Martin RASOLONIRINA, Bertin Bertin GBAGUIDI, Guy MENSAH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Radiation Protection Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Proteção Radiológica, SBPR) 2024-11-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences
Subjects:
effective dose
radionuclide
specific activity
excess lifetime cancer risk
Online Access:https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/2530
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