Physical and chemical investigation of water and sediment of the Keban Dam Lake, Turkey - Part 2: Distribution of radioactivity, heavy metals and major elements

Abstract

Thirtynine surface water and 20 deep sediment samples were taken in different locations in Keban Dam Lake (Elazig. Turkey) to identify major sources and assess major elements. heavy metals. (CS)-C-137, Sr-90. total alpha- and total beta-distribution in 2003 and 2004 in four seasons each year. As a preliminary study heavy metal (Zn. Fe, Mn. Ni. Cu. Cr. and Co). major element (Mg, Ca. Na. K) and radioactivity con:centrations of (CS)-C-137. Sr-90, total-alpha and total-beta in the surface water and deep sediments were determined.