ISSN:
1588-2780
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract Seventeen honey samples collected at different sites during 1992 have been measured using the method of γ-spectroscopy. Measurements were performed by a low background high purity germanium spectrometer of a relative efficiency of 14.5% and an energy resolution of 1.7 keV. Using natural γ-ray sources to determine efficiency, it has been shown that out of 17 samples of natural honey only two (of meadow type) have specific activity of137Cs greater than 0.5 Bq kg−1. The remaining samples have the same137Cs concentrations as before May, 1986. Predominant activity in all samples comes from the40K radionuclide, indicating natural honey.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02164633
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