Lithofacies Study of the Natural Phosphates: Quantification, Genetic Involvement and Distribution of Natural Radionuclides

Distribution of Natural Radionuclides in Ama Fatma Oil Shale, Morocco

“…It worth noting that the spectrometry gamma analytical method requires a significant amount of sample compared to other alternative methods (e.g., Alpha spectrometry). (14). The S1 (16) shows the highest value of 232 Th and 40 K while S1 (10) indicates the highest value of 214 Pb.…”

“…The examination of the exemplary curve (Figure 3) indicates that the specific activities of 226 Ra, 238 U, 232 Th, 214 Pb, 235 U, and 40 K in the oil shale deposits are not related to depth and the irregular recorded variation seems to be related to the lithological factors which probably control the radionuclides' distribution. (14). The S1 (16) shows the highest value of 232 Th and 40 K while S1 (10) indicates the highest value of 214 Pb.…”

“…Proc. 2023, 56, 229 2 of 7 radioactive elements, followed by an analysis of the height of alpha pulses [11][12][13][14][15]. It would be desirable to have simpler and faster methods of analysis.…”

“…The examination of sedimentary rocks for uranium and thorium isotopes typically involves a somewhat laborious process of radiochemical procedures to separate the heavy radioactive elements, followed by an analysis of the height of alpha pulses [11][12][13][14][15]. It would be desirable to have simpler and faster methods of analysis.…”