Abstract
Studies on radiation and radioactivity distribution in the soils of effluent disposed from the sugar industry in India have been conducted. The external gamma dose rates in air and natural radionuclides activities in the soils were measured using an Environmental Radiation Dosimeter and a Gamma-ray Spectrometer respectively. The soil samples were also subject to various physico-chemical analyses. This study revealed some remarkable results that are discussed in the article.
Highlights
It is well known that India is one of the countries in the world having the highest background radiation levels [1]
The soil samples were subject to various physico-chemical analyses
Measurement of natural radioactivity in soil is essential to evaluate any change induced by humans in the future and it is required to trace the movement of radionuclides from the soil reservoir to environmental and biological systems
Summary
It is well known that India is one of the countries in the world having the highest background radiation levels [1]. Measurement of natural radioactivity in soil is essential to evaluate any change induced by humans in the future and it is required to trace the movement of radionuclides from the soil reservoir to environmental and biological systems. EPJ Web of Conferences source of radiation received by human beings is from the natural radioactivity in soils, which derives essentially from 40K and the radionuclides of the 238U and 232Th decay series. An attempt has been made to explore the radiation level and to provide the baseline data for the further assessment of the impact of industrial effluents. 40K, 232Th and 238U, were measured in soil samples of the region, and the resultant dose in air due to these radionuclides was calculated
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