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Determination of natural radioactivity levels and associated radiation hazard indices of wheat flour samples from selected Ethiopian markets

Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, ISSN: 1588-2780, Vol: 331, Issue: 6, Page: 2735-2741
2022
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In this study, natural radioactivity levels of Ra, Th, and K, as well as the related harmful radiological features, were determined for various wheat flour samples using HPGe gamma-ray spectrometry.The average activity concentrations of Ra, Th, and K in wheat flour are found to be (0.26 ± 0.07),(1.54 ± 0.43), and (59.79 ± 3.65) Bq kg, respectively. Furthermore, the corresponding radiological parameters, internal index (H), annual effective dose (E) (sum), and lifetime cancer risk were found to be below the permissible world average values. In conclusion, the risk of absorbing natural radionuclides from wheat flour consumption is negligible.

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