Browsing by Subject "Radioactivity"
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Determination of tritium (3H) and radiocarbon (14C) levels in groundwater using alpha/beta spectrometry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)With the current state of water scarcity in Mahikeng due to the low water levels, increasing population and increased demand for fresh water supply, it is therefore crucial to ensure the sustainability and availability of ... -
Effectiveness of Ion Exchange, Reverse Osmosis and Coagulation and filtration in the removal of Radioactivity from Acid Mine Drainage
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of ion exchange, reverse osmosis and coagulation filtration, three of the best available treatment methods, in the removal of radioactivity and heavy metals from Acid ... -
Radionuclides and heavy metals concentrations in particulate matter around uranium and gold mining towns of Erongo region, Namibia
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The aim of the study was to measure the activity concentrations of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) and these are: 226Ra, 210Pb , 238U, 232Th and 40K and levels of toxic heavy metals in particulate matter ... -
Radionuclides and toxic elements transfer from the Princess Dump to the surrounding vegetation in Roodepoort South Africa : potential radiological and toxicological impact on humans
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)South Africa is a mining country, and one of the leading gold mining countries in the world. Mining activities tend to bring other minerals and elements to the surface in addition to the desired mineral. In gold mining, ...