Determination of radon concentration in groundwater of Gadau, Bauchi State, Nigeria and estimation of effective dose

Owing to its proximity to rock and soil, groundwater may contain a non-negligible amount of naturally occurring radioactive materials. If so, the drinking water sourced from deep-bore wells may pose great harm to human health. Acknowledging that water plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy life...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Radiation physics and chemistry (Oxford, England : 1993) England : 1993), 2021-01, Vol.178, p.108934, Article 108934
Hauptverfasser:	Shu'aibu, Hauwa'u Kulu, Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin, Baballe, Auwal, Tata, Salisu, Adamu, Mohammed Auwal
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Alpha spectrometry Drinking water Groundwater Groundwater in Nigeria Ingestion Radiation dose Radioactive materials Radon concentration Radon isotopes Radon levels Reference database Respiration Water sampling
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