2021
DOI: 10.3390/app11125412
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The Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactivity of Negative Ion Clothing and Attendant Risk

Abstract: The study investigates commercially available negative ion clothing, and evaluations are made using gamma-ray spectroscopy and Geant4 Monte Carlo simulations. Observed to contain naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM), evaluations are made of the radiological risk arising from the use of these as items of everyday wear, undergarments in particular. Organ doses from these were simulated using the MIRD5 mathematical female phantom, with the incorporation of dose conversion factors (DCFs). At 175 ± 26, 1… Show more

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“…Those same residues are sometimes being seen to be recycled, various external radiation sources, including naturally occurring radionuclides being deliberately included in consumer products, offered for various reasons, including not only matters of practical utility but also claimed increase in well-being [ 4 ]. Indeed, radioactive materials have for many years been incorporated in a range of consumer products, those proffered on the basis of a suggested enhancement of well-being forming the main focus of this work, particularly in regard to safety concerns [ 5 ]. Chronic exposure from frequent use of these radioactive consumer products (RCP) is both viewed to increase radiation risk to the public as well as potentially impact the environment as a result of discards [ 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Those same residues are sometimes being seen to be recycled, various external radiation sources, including naturally occurring radionuclides being deliberately included in consumer products, offered for various reasons, including not only matters of practical utility but also claimed increase in well-being [ 4 ]. Indeed, radioactive materials have for many years been incorporated in a range of consumer products, those proffered on the basis of a suggested enhancement of well-being forming the main focus of this work, particularly in regard to safety concerns [ 5 ]. Chronic exposure from frequent use of these radioactive consumer products (RCP) is both viewed to increase radiation risk to the public as well as potentially impact the environment as a result of discards [ 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%