A Statistical Evaluation of the Chemical Analysis, Magnetic Properties, and Radioactive Factors in Sand from the Cauvery and Palar Rivers, Tamil Nadu, India

The Cauvery and Palar are two significant rivers in Tamil Nadu, India. These rivers produce electricity and water for drinking and irrigation and provide sand for building construction. Uranium, thorium, and potassium are examples of naturally occurring radioactive elements that have been studied for Cauvery and Palar river soil. The radiation levels and possible human exposure were measured using specialized equipment. The annual radiation dose and the amount of radiation that the body absorbs both indoors and outdoors were other factors examined in the study. Several risk indicators were also evaluated to determine the possible health risks associated with this radiation. According to the study, most of radioactive levels in the rivers fall within the usual range compared to worldwide averages. It indicates that there is no substantial radioactive risk in the Cauvery River (except from site number 20). The radiation levels in site no. 6 of Palar River are three times higher than the global average, indicating a slight increase in radiation levels. Metals including copper, zinc, nickel, chromium, and iron were also examined. The correlations between these elements in the riverbeds with magnetic characteristics, radiation exposure levels, and possible dangers was also studied. The comprehension of the distribution of radiation and its relationship to other environmental factors was aided by this analysis.