Natural radioactivity determination in some medicinal plants, Jordan
Other Title(s)
تحديد النشاط الإشعاعي الطبيعي في بعض النباتات الطبية، الأردن
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Abu Sini, Majid
al-Jundi, Jamal Shihadah
Comitee Members
al-Khazailah, Khalid
Hamarinah, Ibrahim
University
Al albayt University
Faculty
Faculty of Sciences
Department
Department of Physics
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2013
English Abstract
The aim of this study is to measure the natural radioactivity concentrations in medicinal plant samples taken from local herbal shop (46 samples) that’s are used in Jordan, but obtained from various countries.
In addition, the essential, non essential and heavy metals concentrations in these samples were detected. The first part aimed to the determination of natural radioactivity concentration in medicinal plants samples using High Purity Germanium detector (HPGe). The result obtained shown that the higher concentration of Radium-226, Radium-228 and Potassium-40 in medicinal plant samples were (15.6 ± 0.46, 15.33 ± 0.1, 2034 ± 57) Bq.kg-1dry, respectively.
And minimum concentration of Radium-226, Radium-228 and Potassium-40 in medicinal plant samples were (0.26 ± 0.05, 1.47 ± 0.5, 24 ±1.6) Bq.kg-1dry. The second part describes method for determination of 18 elements in medicinal plant samples collected, by using inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS).
These elements were including: Uranium, Thorium, essential, non-essential and toxic metals. The level of radionuclides determined in this study presented the same order of magnitude or slightly different concentration than that used for comparison.
The results obtained also provide an useful information to carry out a dose assessment due to ingestion of medicinal plants, While, Medicinal plants are a rich source of minor constituents, such as Mg, Al, along with Fe, Mn and Ni, in trace amounts.
Main Subjects
Topics
No. of Pages
115
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Theoretical.
Chapter Three : Medicinal plants samples.
Chapter Four : Experimental setup.
Chapter Five : Results, discussions, conclusions and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Rabi, Shadha Farhan Murad. (2013). Natural radioactivity determination in some medicinal plants, Jordan. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al albayt University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-416143
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Rabi, Shadha Farhan Murad. Natural radioactivity determination in some medicinal plants, Jordan. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al albayt University. (2013).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-416143
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Rabi, Shadha Farhan Murad. (2013). Natural radioactivity determination in some medicinal plants, Jordan. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al albayt University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-416143
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-416143
