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Radiochemical Pollutants Concentration in Ghanaian Cement by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis and (γ-Ray Spectrometry
D.O. Kpeglo, H. Lawluvi, A. Faanu, A.R. Awudu, C.C. Arwui, P. Deatanyah, S. Wotorchi-Gordon, E.O. Darko, G. Emi-Reynolds, N.S. Opata and I.K. Baidoo
Corresponding Author: D.O. Kpeglo
Submitted: 2011 August, 23
Accepted: 2011 September, 25
Published: 2012 January,01 |
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Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) has been used to identify and quantify
concentrations of eighteen major, minor and trace elements (Ca, Fe, Al, Sc, Na, K, Ti, Mn, Cr, Zn, Co, As, Cd,
Hg, V, La, U and Th) in five different brands of Ghanaian cement samples used in the building and construction
industry. The (γ-spectrometric and INAA techniques used for the determination of U, Th, and K complemented
each other very well in this study. Generally, concentrations of toxic elements determined in the five brands
were low. However, the continuous inhalation or ingestion by occupational staff makes the smallest
concentration of these toxic elements a potential risk to their health.
Key words: Major elements, minor elements, portland cement, risk, trace elements, white cement,
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D.O. Kpeglo, H. Lawluvi, A. Faanu, A.R. Awudu, C.C. Arwui, P. Deatanyah, S. Wotorchi-Gordon, E.O. Darko, G. Emi-Reynolds, N.S. Opata and I.K. Baidoo, . Radiochemical Pollutants Concentration in Ghanaian Cement by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis and (γ-Ray Spectrometry. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences, (01): 99-104.
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