Thi Yen Hong Huynh, Huu Ngan Thy Truong, Thanh Thao Tran, Ngoc Ba Vu
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Abstract
This study developed and validated an in situ Full Spectrum Analysis (FSA) method using a NaI(Tl) detector for environmental radiation monitoring in Ho Chi Minh City. Mean activity concentrations of 238U (21.8 Bq kg⁻1) and 232Th (33.8 Bq kg⁻1) were near or below global averages, while 40K (57.8 Bq kg⁻1) was notably depleted. Anthropogenic 137Cs was negligible. Derived radiological hazard indices, including an average outdoor annual effective dose of 0.04 mSv y⁻1, were well within international safety limits. The findings confirm the method’s utility and indicate a low terrestrial gamma radiation risk in the surveyed urban areas.
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An international periodical publishing original papers, letters, review papers and short communications on nuclear chemistry. The subjects covered include: Nuclear chemistry, Radiochemistry, Radiation chemistry, Radiobiological chemistry, Environmental radiochemistry, Production and control of radioisotopes and labelled compounds, Nuclear power plant chemistry, Nuclear fuel chemistry, Radioanalytical chemistry, Radiation detection and measurement, Nuclear instrumentation and automation, etc.