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Determination of 90Sr, 129I and gross beta radioactivity concentration in some teas

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In this study, 90Sr (540 keVβ −), 129I (150 keVβ −) and the gross beta radioactivity concentrations were determined for the samples of tea as the most leading consumed hot drink in the markets (processed and packaged for sale) in our country. Furthermore, the obtained data were statistically analyzed. For determination of 129I (150 keVβ−), 90Sr (540 keVβ−) and gross radioactivity concentrations in tea samples, a sensor system consisting of scintillation detector with BP4 probe sensitive to beta radiation and a radiation meter (ST7) configurable for windows at desired power was used.

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  1. Department of Physics, Faculty of Science-Art, Bitlis Eren University, 13000, Bitlis, Turkey

    Sultan Şahin

  2. Firat University, 23169, Elazig, Turkey

    Fatih Külahcı & Mahmut Doğru

  3. Bitlis Eren University, 13000, Bitlis, Turkey

    Mahmut Doğru

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Şahin, S., Külahcı, F. & Doğru, M. Determination of 90Sr, 129I and gross beta radioactivity concentration in some teas. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 290, 313–318 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-011-1248-y

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