Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Volume/Issue:
Volume 100: Issue 1
Application of X-ray fluorescence, delayed neutron counting and flame emission spectrometry in the investigation of radiometric anomalies in the Sokoto Basin of Nigeria
Authors: E. Uwah 1 and D. Ajakaiye 1
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  • 1 Ahmadu Bello University Department of Physics Zaria (Nigeria)
  • 2 University of Cross River State Department of Physics Uyc Nigeria
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02036511
Page Count:
177–184
Publication Date:
17 Jul 1986
Online Publication Date:
14 Aug 2005
Article Category:
Research Article
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Abstract  

Radioelement contents of rock samples collected from some locations in the Sokoto Basin of Nigeria, where radiometric anomalies had earlier been delineated by gamma-ray spectrometric surveys, were determined by X-ray fluorescence technique using238Pu and109Cd excitation sources. The uranium contents determined were compared with delayed neutron counting results, while flame emission spectrometry was used to cross-check potassium contents. The analyses revealed uranium and thorium enrichments, with U/Th ratio of about 1.8, and negligible potassium concentrations in most samples.

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Print ISSN:
0236-5731
Online ISSN:
1588-2780

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