The Brazilian northeast is known to have sedimentary areas that contain minerals with
anomalous concentrations of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM). This …

High levels of environmental radioactivity are caused by the composition of minerals in the
earth's crust and the impact of prospection and utilization of natural sources, mainly due to …

Environmental radioactivity studies have been allowed establishing radiometric patterns in
several area of the earth's crust. The work was conducted through radiometric analyses of …

In this study, the results of environmental radioactivity studies conducted in Köprübaşı,
Manisa district, where Türkiye's uranium mineral exploration and processing studies were …

Radon is important in indoor radiometry, where radiological impact is relevant. The
improvement of low-cost methods makes it possible to maximize the monitored areas. Thus …

This paper presents the results of a pilot experiment aimed at standardizing procedures for
the CPqCTR/UESC Gamma Spectrometry Laboratory (LEG) for the quantification of natural …

The presence of anthropogenic radioisotopes in the environment may be due to
inappropriate discards, nuclear tests and accidents, which requires and justifies constant …

Czochralski-grown colorless and pink Bi 4 Ge 3 O 12 (BGO) single crystals have been
characterized by the X-ray diffraction, X-ray absorption, and luminescence and optical …

Bismuth germanate Bi4Ge3O12 single crystals doped with 0.1 and 1.0 wt% Dy2O3 have
been successfully grown by the Czochralski method. The actual compositions of the Dy3+ …

The new coronavirus pandemic (2019-nCoV) arrived in Brazil in February 2020, where the
worsening led to social isolation. The population started to remain entirely in their homes …