A Study of 14C Concentration in Different Environmental Matrices Around Western Ghats

Authors

  • Prajna N D Department of Physics, Centre for PG Studies & Research St Philomena College, Puttur Author
    • Karunakara N Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER) Mangalore University Author
      • D'Silva E D Department of Physics, Centre for PG Studies & Research St Philomena College, Puttur Author

        Keywords:

        Western Ghats, Carbon-14, Liquid Scintillation Counter, Pyrolyser

        Abstract

        Carbon-14 (4C) is a radioactive carbon isotope present in infinitesimal quantities in the atmosphere. Carbon-12 and Carbon-13 are the stable carbon isotopes and respectively represent 98.9% and 1.1% of the total Carbon. Carbon-14 only exists in trace quantities. It is an important radioactive isotope to be monitored because of its long half-life, environmental mobility and ease of assimilation into living matter. The present study would provide a reliable database on 14C concentration in some of the environmental matrices around Western Ghats region.

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        2018-12-15

        Issue

        Vol. 4 No. 2 (2018): Volume 4, Supplement Issue 2 (December 2018)

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        How to Cite

        A Study of 14C Concentration in Different Environmental Matrices Around Western Ghats (Prajna N D, Karunakara N, & D'Silva E D, Trans.). (2018). PEARL Multidisciplinary Journal, 4(2), 13-26. https://journal.spcputtur.ac.in/index.php/pearl/article/view/158

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