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Monitoring the Radioactive Contamination of Some Surfaces

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  • Anas Shehu1

    (Department of Physics, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Nigeria)

  • Iliyasu Usman

    (Department of Physics, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Nigeria)

  • Ahmad Rufa’i

    (Department of Mathematics, Sokoto State University, Sokoto Nigeria)

  • Jamilu A. Kwari

    (Department of Physics, College of Agriculture and Animal Science Wurno, Sokoto, Nigeria)

Abstract

This paper describes the typical process for monitoring surfaces contaminated by different sources, such as strontium (90Sr), cobalt (60Co) and chlorine (36Cl), in a working environment. There are several detectors that are used to identify both the location and activity of a contamination source. In this report, the most effective detector to scan and monitor Beta-rays is the mini-monitor E, with an efficiency of 42.3%, 20% and 14% for detecting 90Sr, 36Cl and 60Co, respectively. However, the NE BP/4A/4C scintillator detector was the most suitable for detecting Gamma-rays. In addition, a smear test was carried out by using a high-efficiency G-M tube and several different sources of 90Sr. The decontamination process successfully reduced the contamination level to almost 2.1% of the original percentage of contamination when the first wipe was done.

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  • Anas Shehu1 & Iliyasu Usman & Ahmad Rufa’i & Jamilu A. Kwari, 2021. "Monitoring the Radioactive Contamination of Some Surfaces," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 8(1), pages 58-61, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:8:y:2021:i:1:p:58-61
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