Measurement of radon gas concentration and effective dose in water from the Midelt region of Morocco, Using nuclear track detectors (LR-115)

The article's objective is to evaluate the concentration of radon in different water samples, with levels ranging from 0.31 Bq/L to2.24 Bq/L, the annual effective dose ranged from 2.09 to 8.83 (mSv/y). Radon (222Rn), a radioactive gas originating from the decay of 238U in the 226Ra decay series...

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Main Authors: Khadour Said, Sedra M.B., Elboukili Abderrahman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2023-01-01
Series:E3S Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/106/e3sconf_icegc2023_00010.pdf
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Elboukili Abderrahman
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description The article's objective is to evaluate the concentration of radon in different water samples, with levels ranging from 0.31 Bq/L to2.24 Bq/L, the annual effective dose ranged from 2.09 to 8.83 (mSv/y). Radon (222Rn), a radioactive gas originating from the decay of 238U in the 226Ra decay series, is commonly found in rocks, soil, natural gas, and groundwater. Exposure to radon in both air and water can lead to human radiation exposure, potentially increasing the risk of specific types of cancer. The primary goal of this study is to measure radon levels in water samples from various locations in Morocco, specifically in the Midelt province and Daraa-Tafilalt region (located at 32° 40' 48″ North, 4° 44' 24″ West), using Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors of LR-115 type, It's important to mention that all the analyzed water samples recorded annual effective doses that fall within the global average recommended levels for ingestion exposure dose values set by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation. Based on these findings, there appear to be no radiation risks associated with radon gas in the study area.
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spelling doaj.art-4871fcae2e2b474d81bae929dd7c33622024-01-26T10:45:09ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422023-01-014690001010.1051/e3sconf/202346900010e3sconf_icegc2023_00010Measurement of radon gas concentration and effective dose in water from the Midelt region of Morocco, Using nuclear track detectors (LR-115)Khadour Said0Sedra M.B.1Elboukili Abderrahman2Department of Physics (LSTI), Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Moulay Ismail UniversityMaterial and subatomic physics laboratory, LPMS, University of Ibn TofailDepartment of Physics (LSTI), Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Moulay Ismail UniversityThe article's objective is to evaluate the concentration of radon in different water samples, with levels ranging from 0.31 Bq/L to2.24 Bq/L, the annual effective dose ranged from 2.09 to 8.83 (mSv/y). Radon (222Rn), a radioactive gas originating from the decay of 238U in the 226Ra decay series, is commonly found in rocks, soil, natural gas, and groundwater. Exposure to radon in both air and water can lead to human radiation exposure, potentially increasing the risk of specific types of cancer. The primary goal of this study is to measure radon levels in water samples from various locations in Morocco, specifically in the Midelt province and Daraa-Tafilalt region (located at 32° 40' 48″ North, 4° 44' 24″ West), using Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors of LR-115 type, It's important to mention that all the analyzed water samples recorded annual effective doses that fall within the global average recommended levels for ingestion exposure dose values set by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation. Based on these findings, there appear to be no radiation risks associated with radon gas in the study area.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/106/e3sconf_icegc2023_00010.pdf
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Measurement of radon gas concentration and effective dose in water from the Midelt region of Morocco, Using nuclear track detectors (LR-115)
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title Measurement of radon gas concentration and effective dose in water from the Midelt region of Morocco, Using nuclear track detectors (LR-115)
title_full Measurement of radon gas concentration and effective dose in water from the Midelt region of Morocco, Using nuclear track detectors (LR-115)
title_fullStr Measurement of radon gas concentration and effective dose in water from the Midelt region of Morocco, Using nuclear track detectors (LR-115)
title_full_unstemmed Measurement of radon gas concentration and effective dose in water from the Midelt region of Morocco, Using nuclear track detectors (LR-115)
title_short Measurement of radon gas concentration and effective dose in water from the Midelt region of Morocco, Using nuclear track detectors (LR-115)
title_sort measurement of radon gas concentration and effective dose in water from the midelt region of morocco using nuclear track detectors lr 115
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