SHORT HALF LIFE RADIONUCLIDE IN SOILS AND FLORA NEAR INDUSTRIAL AREA IN KLANG, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
Abstract
Abstract
Heavy industries as well as densely populated areas are contributing to anthropogenic activities, which in turn if not managed well, could impact the environment and health of the populations. The objective of this study is to determine the key contaminants into the environment of Klang District due to anthropogenic activities. Samples were collected on nine different locations in Klang Districts including soil samples as well as flora samples which are edible crops that are usually harvested for cooking or human consumption and decorative tree leaves. The samples were analyzed using Neutron Activation Analysis techniques.
Abstrak
Industri berat serta kawasan berpenduduk padat menyumbang kepada aktiviti antropogenik, yang jika tidak diurus dengan baik, boleh memberi kesan kepada alam sekitar dan kesihatan penduduk. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk menentukan bahan cemar utama ke dalam persekitaran Daerah Klang akibat aktiviti antropogenik. Sampel dikumpul di sembilan lokasi berbeza di Daerah Klang termasuk sampel tanah serta sampel flora yang merupakan tanaman boleh dimakan yang biasanya dituai untuk memasak atau makanan manusia dan daun pokok hiasan. Sampel dianalisis menggunakan teknik Analisis Pengaktifan Neutron.
