Determination and evaluation of natural radioactivity and heavy metal levels in the aquatic environment of trans-boundary rivers: Maritza, Tundja and Arda
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, cilt.300, sa.3, ss.933-945, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 300 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2014
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s10967-014-3091-4
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.933-945
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Heavy metal, Monitoring, Natural radioactivity, River water, Uranium
- Maltepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
The main problem in the trans-boundary river system is that heavy metal and radioactive pollution can cause long-term effects on ecosystems. Therefore the natural radioactivity and heavy metal levels in the Maritza, Tundja and Arda Rivers, common for Bulgaria and Turkey, were determined for 3 years period (2007-2010). Gross alpha, gross beta and total radium isotopes activities, uranium and heavy metal concentrations of the surface water of the rivers were investigated and also terrestrial gamma and gamma dose rate were measured. The results were compared with reported data from other countries of the world and the recommended international standards. The results gathered in this study may provide background data on the natural radioactive and heavy metal levels of these trans-boundary rivers. © 2014 Akadémiai Kiadó.