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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 123, March 2005
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| Page(s) | 377 - 380 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:2005123069 | |
J. Phys. IV France 123 (2005) 377-380
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:2005123069
Radon emanation and uranium content in an endokarstic formation using solid state nuclear track detectors
L. Oufni1, 2 and M.A. Misdaq21 Nuclear Physics and Techniques Laboratory (LOTEA), Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, BP. 509, Boutalamine, University Moulay Ismaîl, 52000 Errachidia, Morocco
2 Nuclear Physics and Techniques Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, BP. 2390, University Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco
Abstract
Radon alpha activities were evaluated in different
places of a quaternary cave (endokarstic formation), by the Solid State
Nuclear Track Detectors (SSNTD) technique. The maximum activity was detected
in the place more moved back of the studied cave. The ventilation phenomenon
has been investigated. The radon alpha activity and uranium content
according to the growth of stalagmite samples from the cave were evaluated.
A positive correlation has been shown between the uranium distribution
(radon) and the stratigraphic order of the stalagmite samples.
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