RADIATION PROTECTION ›› 2020, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (4): 278-285.

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Investigation for radioactivity level during the exploitation and utilization of mines associated with radioactivity in Guangxi

HUANG Yilin1, HE Xianwen1, FENG Liangliang1, PENG Chong1, CHEN Baocai1, ZHOU Hualong1, LIN Mingmei1, LIN Wuhui2, GUAN Yongjing2   

  1. 1.Radiation-Environment Management and Monitoring Station of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530222;
    2.Guangxi University,Nanning 530004
  • Received:2019-04-09 Online:2020-07-20 Published:2020-09-21

Abstract: Based on the investigation of 17 types of mineral resources in Guangxi, the radioactivity levels of 280 factories and mines had been measured and analyzed in this study. The results indicated that the average specific radioactivity in raw materials and products derived from the zircon ore, lead/zinc ore, germanium/titanium ore, and vanadium ore is greater than 1 000 Bq/kg. The average specific radioactivity in solid wastes produced in rare earth ore, zircon ore,lead/zinc ore, germanium/titanium ore, tin ore, and vanadium ore is greater than 1 000 Bq/kg. The gross α and gross β in waste water are higher than the discharge limit. The screening value of γ air adsorbed dose rate of 100 nGy/h was recommended to avoid missing of some industries with high radioactivity.

Key words: mines, radiation, screening standard

CLC Number: 

  • TL75+1