Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 28, 2026

Measuring Fluxes of Mineral Nutrients and Toxicants in Plants with Radioactive Tracers
Published on: August 22, 2014
Radioactivity concentrations and dose assessment for soil samples around Adana, Turkey
M Degerlier1, G Karahan, G Ozger
1Department of Physics, Science and Art Faculty, University of Cukurova, Balcali Adana, Turkey. meltemdegerli@yahoo.com
Abstract:
The concentrations of natural radionuclides in surface soils around Adana, Turkey were determined using gamma ray spectrometry with an HPGe detector. The natural gamma ray radioactivity of the terrestrial radionuclides in air was calculated throughout different areas of Adana. The average activity concentrations of (238)U, (232)Th and (40)K were found to be 17.6, 21.1 and 297.5 Bq kg(-1), respectively. Outdoor gamma dose measurements in air 1m above ground level were determined by using a portable gamma scintillation detector. The gamma dose measurements in air were taken from the same places where soil samples were taken. Average outdoor gamma dose rates in sample stations were determined as 67 nGy h(-1). The annual effective dose to the public was found to be 82 microSv.
Related Concept Videos
Biological Effects of Radiation
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy: Lab
Solutions containing organic solvents, such as low-molecular-mass alcohols, esters, or ketones, enhance absorbances by increasing nebulizer...
Toxicity Testing in Animals

