Assessment of Possible Radionuclides in Granites of North Peninsular Malaysia and Their Associated Hazards

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spelling 10467 https://intelek.unisza.edu.my/intelek/pages/view.php?ref=10467 https://intelek.unisza.edu.my/intelek/pages/search.php?search=!collection407072 Restricted Document Article Journal application/pdf 9 1.6 Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 20 Paper Capture Plug-in ALI SAHIUNY 2014-05-18 23:23:25 14 4488-01-FH02-FPSK-14-01349.pdf UniSZA Private Access Assessment of Possible Radionuclides in Granites of North Peninsular Malaysia and Their Associated Hazards International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR) High radiation above the Earth is mainly due to naturally occurring radioactive elements in the Earth’s crust and are concentrated in granites.Granites on the other hand are widely used in the constructions of houses, buildings, and event as ornamental stones. This study investigates the possible radionuclides present in the granites of the northern Peninsular Malaysia and the potential hazard associated with them. Thirty nine samples were taken from random locations in Penang, Perak and Kedah to measure their alpha, beta and gamma radiations present. Eleven of them with significant radiation counts were taken for further analysis as to predict in more detail of the possible radionuclides present based on the alpha, beta and gamma radiations measured. The radionuclides predicted are based on the three prominent radioactive series of the natural radioactivity and Potassium-40. Most of the samples are predicted as to have Potassium-40 and several other radionuclides of the Uranium and Thorium Series of long half-life. The results then can be used to investigate the potential health hazard of the granite samples as of the radionuclides present. High activity of radiation is measured in the granites of Bayan Lepas Waterfall, Bukit Hijau, Hot Spring, Kampar, Kampung Raga, Kuala Woh, LataMengkuang and Shamrock Beach. 15 1 690-698
spellingShingle Assessment of Possible Radionuclides in Granites of North Peninsular Malaysia and Their Associated Hazards
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summary High radiation above the Earth is mainly due to naturally occurring radioactive elements in the Earth’s crust and are concentrated in granites.Granites on the other hand are widely used in the constructions of houses, buildings, and event as ornamental stones. This study investigates the possible radionuclides present in the granites of the northern Peninsular Malaysia and the potential hazard associated with them. Thirty nine samples were taken from random locations in Penang, Perak and Kedah to measure their alpha, beta and gamma radiations present. Eleven of them with significant radiation counts were taken for further analysis as to predict in more detail of the possible radionuclides present based on the alpha, beta and gamma radiations measured. The radionuclides predicted are based on the three prominent radioactive series of the natural radioactivity and Potassium-40. Most of the samples are predicted as to have Potassium-40 and several other radionuclides of the Uranium and Thorium Series of long half-life. The results then can be used to investigate the potential health hazard of the granite samples as of the radionuclides present. High activity of radiation is measured in the granites of Bayan Lepas Waterfall, Bukit Hijau, Hot Spring, Kampar, Kampung Raga, Kuala Woh, LataMengkuang and Shamrock Beach.
title Assessment of Possible Radionuclides in Granites of North Peninsular Malaysia and Their Associated Hazards
title_full Assessment of Possible Radionuclides in Granites of North Peninsular Malaysia and Their Associated Hazards
title_fullStr Assessment of Possible Radionuclides in Granites of North Peninsular Malaysia and Their Associated Hazards
title_full_unstemmed Assessment of Possible Radionuclides in Granites of North Peninsular Malaysia and Their Associated Hazards
title_short Assessment of Possible Radionuclides in Granites of North Peninsular Malaysia and Their Associated Hazards
title_sort assessment of possible radionuclides in granites of north peninsular malaysia and their associated hazards