Radiogenic heat production in the Coastal Plain Sands of Ipokia, Dahomey Basin, Nigeria

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dc.creatorAdagunodo, T. A., Bayowa, O.G., Usikalu, M.R., Ojoawo, I. A.
dc.date2019
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-04T11:04:57Z
dc.descriptionThis study is aimed at establishing the radiogenic heat production in the Benin Formation of Dahomey Basin using in-situ measurements of elemental concentrations of uranium, thorium and potassium over a kaolin deposits in Ifonyintedo, Ipokia LGA, Ogun State. Super-Spec gamma ray spectrometer is used to obtain varied data of naturally occurring radionuclides over eleven different stations in the Coastal Plain Sands at 1 m height above the ground. The mean heat produced by uranium, thorium and potassium are 294.3, 410.5 and 0.001 rW kg�1 respectively. The total heat produced in the study area varied from 544.0 to 902.1 rW kg�1, which classified the study area as Low-to-Moderate Heat Production Potential zone. This classification corresponds to the radiogenic heat characteristics of Benin Formation in Niger Delta. � In-situ measurements of three radioisotopes were made over Coastal Plain Sands of Dahomey Basin. � The mean heat produced by uranium, thorium, potassium and the total radiogenic heat are 294.3, 410.5, 0.001 and 704.79 rW kg�1 respectively. � The study area is characterized by Low-to-Moderate Heat Production Potential.
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dc.identifierhttp://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/12902/
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/handle/123456789/43001
dc.languageen
dc.subjectQ Science (General), QC Physics
dc.titleRadiogenic heat production in the Coastal Plain Sands of Ipokia, Dahomey Basin, Nigeria
dc.typeArticle

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