Published August 2023 | Version v1
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Kayzero-standardization method of neutron activation analysis study for major and minor elements determined in soils and phosphate rocks of the prospective phosphate mining area in the Hinda district, Republic of Congo

Creators

  • 1. Mohammed V University, Rabat (Morocco). ESMAR research unit, Faculty of Sciences
  • 2. National Institute for Research in Exact and Natural Sciences (IRSEN), Brazzaville (Congo, The Democratic Republic of the). Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Applications (LPNA)
  • 3. Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville (Congo, The Democratic Republic of the). Faculty of Sciences and Techniques
  • 4. National Center for Energy, Science and Nuclear Techniques (CNESTEN)-Morocco, Rabat (Morocco). Elementary and Radiometric Analysis Laboratories (LAER), Division of Laboratory Operation DEL
  • 5. National Center for Energy, Science and Nuclear Techniques CNESTEN-Morocco, Rabat (Morocco). Elementary and Radiometric Analysis Laboratories LAER, Division of Laboratory Operation DEL

Description

The main objective of the present study was to determine the concentration of major and minor elements contained in soil and phosphate rock samples collected in the prospective phosphate mining area in Hinda district. Samples have been analyzed using k0-neutron activation method through the Moroccan Triga Mark II research reactor. The results showed Al, Fe, K, Mg, Mn and Na as major elements and As, Br, Cr, V and U as minor elements, including rare earth elements in soils and phosphate rocks. These results were compared with other studies reported worldwide. Pollution indicators have been determined to assess pollution status. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
332
Journal Issue
8
Journal Page Range
p. 3475-3484
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM

Conference

Title
8. International k_0-Users' Workshop
Dates
6-10 Jun 2022
Place
Ljubljana (Slovenia)

INIS

Country of Publication
Hungary
Country of Input or Organization
Hungary
INIS RN
54090512
Subject category
S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO; ELEMENTS; NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS; PHOSPHATE ROCKS; SOILS; STANDARDIZATION
Descriptors DEC
ACTIVATION ANALYSIS; AFRICA; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS; ROCKS; SEDIMENTARY ROCKS

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