Determination of radionuclides in Mytilus galloprovicialis by Alpha And Gamma-Spectroscopy

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Published: Jun 1, 2004
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.216
H. FLOROU
NCSR ‘Demokritos’ INT-RP / ERP
K. KEHAGIA
GAEC, Greek Atomic Energy Commission Agia Paraskevi 153 10, Athens
CH. CHALOULOU
NCSR ‘Demokritos’ INT-RP / ERP
V. KOUKOULIOU
GAEC, Greek Atomic Energy Commission Agia Paraskevi 153 10, Athens
CH. LYKOMITROU
NCSR ‘Demokritos’ INT-RP / ERP
Abstract
The natural radionuclides 238U ,234Th, 40K and the main man-made 137Cs, have been studied in Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819) sampled in the Thermaikos gulf – North Aegean Sea, considered as a bioindicator for radiological assessment in the Mediterranean. The ratio 234U/238U has also been determined. In terms of 137Cs, the activity concentrations in seawater from the studied area have been measured as well, and the concentration factors of 137Cs in Mytilus galloprovincialis are given as a parameter of the organism response to radioactive pollution.
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