Published 1993 | Version v1
Journal article

Quantization of the concentration of natural elements and radioactive contaminants gamma emitting in soils of the Nicoya's Peninsula, Guanacaste, using the technique of low level counting

  • 1. Univ. de Costa Rica, San Jose (Costa Rica). Esc. de Fisica, Lab. de Fisica Nuclear

Description

Utilizing the technique of low level counting for gamma radiation, you can evaluate the specific activity of the daughters of Uranium, Thorium, and Potassium-40 natural isotopes in the Nicoya's Peninsula, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Using the same technique you can measure the contamination of Cesium-137 at the same geographical region. This contamination probably was originated from Atolonius Bikini transferred from the South Pacific and resulting from atomic explossions in the atmosphere. 10 refs., 5 figs., 3 tables; 4 charts

Availability note (English)

Available from Biblioteca Luis Demetrio Tinoco, Universidad de Costa Rica.

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Spanish)
Cuantificacion de la concentracion de elementos naturales y contaminantes radiactivos emisores gamma en suelos de la Peninsula de Nicoya, Guanacaste, utilizando la tecnica de conteo de bajo nivel

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Tecnologia en Marcha
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 61-72.
ISSN
0379-3982