Assessing geochemical and natural radioactivity impacts of Hamadat phosphatic mine through radiological indices.

ABSTRACT: The utilization of phosphorite deposits as an industrial resource is of paramount importance, and its sustainability largely depends on ensuring safe and responsible practices. This study aims to evaluate the suitability of phosphorite deposits for industrial applications such as the production of phosphoric acid and phosphatic fertilizers. To achieve this goal, the study meticulously examines the geochemical characteristics of the deposits, investigates the distribution of natural Radioactivity within them, and assesses the potential radiological risk associated with their use. The phosphorites are massive and collected from different beds within the Duwi Formation at the Hamadat mining area. They are grain-supported and composed of phosphatic pellets, bioclasts (bones), non-phosphatic mi

SUBMITTER: Fathy D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10399901 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature