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Trace Elements Characterization in Rocks Using Neutron Activation Analysis, Northwestern Coast, Ras El-Hekma–Egypt

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Last updated: 23 Dec 2024

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The current work was carried out to characterize rock samples of mudstone, sand, and limestone collected at different depths from Northwestern Coast, Ras El-Hekma – Egypt. The samples were subjected to neutron activation analysis to determine the elemental composition and to better understand the geochemistry of the rocks. The abundance of 17 elements was determined. Bivariate and multivariate statistical analyzes were performed to investigate the origin of rocks and common geochemical characteristics (i.e., type, origin, geological history, major and trace composition, weathering, and alteration). The normalized results obtained showed that the abundances of Ca and Sr were significant compared to the corresponding values in the literature. The enrichment factor (EF) was calculated to obtain more information about the sources of the increased abundances of the metals. The results obtained can provide baseline data for the surveyed region and can be utilized by the government, policymakers, and interested parties for future research and development endeavors and planning.

DOI

10.21608/ajnsa.2024.242186.1782

Keywords

Rock samples, neutron activation analysis NAA, trace elements, multivariate statistical analysis, Enrichment

Authors

First Name

Ayman

Last Name

Massoud

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Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority

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ayman_mass@yahoo.com

City

Cairo

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0000-0002-3454-4458

First Name

Fatma

Last Name

Adou

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-

Affiliation

Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority

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fatma_salah205@yahoo.com

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Cairo

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Mohamed

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Youssif

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Affiliation

Desert Research Center

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yousif_mohamed@daad-alumni.de

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Cairo

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0000-0002-7847-9707

First Name

Wael

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BADWAY

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2. Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Nuclear Research Center, Radiation Protection and Civil Defense Department, 13759, Egypt 3. Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (FNPL-JINR), 141980, Dubna, Russian Federation

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wael@jinr.ru

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Dubna, Russian Federation

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0000-0002-5392-1319

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Karam

Last Name

Allan

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AEA

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karamallan@yahoo.com

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0000-0003-0905-0672

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57

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2

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46958

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2024-04-01

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2023-10-12

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2024-04-01

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1

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14

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1110-0451

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2090-4258

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Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications

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https://ajnsa.journals.ekb.eg/

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Trace Elements Characterization in Rocks Using Neutron Activation Analysis, Northwestern Coast, Ras El-Hekma–Egypt

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23 Dec 2024