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Measurement of Radioactivity in Carbonated Soft Drinks and Annual Dose Assessment
Physics Department, College of Sciences Al-Zulfi, Majmaah University, Al Majmaah, KSA
Faculté des Sciences de Monastir, Université de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
- 1 Physics Department, College of Sciences Al-Zulfi, Majmaah University, Al Majmaah, KSA
- 2 Faculté des Sciences de Monastir, Université de Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
Journal of Environmental Protection·Volume 11 (2020)·Pages 682–689·Published 2 September 2020·DOI10.4236/jep.2020.119041
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Abstract
A set of measurements have been conducted, using gamma spectrometry technique, in order to determine the activity-level in some carbonated soft drinks. The obtained activity is about 0.18 ± 0.07 Bq/l for 137 Cs, whereas it is less than 0.13, 0.18 and 4.51 Bq/l respectively for 212 Pb, 214 Pb and 40 K. The total average annual dose is about 3.49, 1.69 and 1.68 μSv/y respectively for 7 - 12, 12 - 17 and >17 years old person leading to a radiological risk about 0.142 for adolescent and adults. The obtained results show no significant radiation dose and radiation hazard on human health due to the consumption of these carbonated soft drinks.
KeywordsGamma-Ray SpectrometryHPGe DetectorCarbonated Soft DrinksEffective DoseRisk Assessment
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