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Measurement of uranium concentration in soil samples by two different methods

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In the present work, uranium concentration was determined in 15 soil samples by using CR-39 nuclear track detector and NaI(Tl) gammaspectroscopy. Obtained data are compared.

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Baykara, O., Kulahci, F. & Doğru, M. Measurement of uranium concentration in soil samples by two different methods. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 272, 195–197 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-006-6724-4

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