Assessment of radionuclides activity and radiation level in banana samples collected from Kerala and Delhi NCR

AbstractBanana, a staple food, could be consumed daily for its nutritional value. In the present study, banana samples were collected from Kerala and Delhi NCR and gross beta-gamma activities (Bq  kg−1) were estimated in order to understand the contribution of radiation levels to human body due to consumption of banana. Activities of radionuclides such as40K and232Th in banana samples were measured using gamma ray spectrometry. Effective dose rate by ingestion to an individual from banana consumption was determined and results were compared with the effective dose rate to general public by International Commission on Radiological Protection recommendations.
Source: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research