The Effects of Different Storage Conditions on the Radiometric and Element Content of the Taşköprü Garlic (Allium sativum L.)

Garlic is very rich plant in terms of carbohydrates, enzymes, sulphurous and phenolic compounds, proteins and vitamins. At the same time, natural and artificial radionuclides and heavy metals can be found in the garlic depending on the structure of the cultivated soil. Garlic, used as medicine in the treatment of most diseases, is also consumed as raw, powder, mash and volatile garlic oil. In this study, the effects of different storage conditions on the element and radionuclide content of the garlic were determined. The results obtained from this study were compared with the limit values of international institutions. As a result, the radionuclide concentrations and element contents of Taşköprü Garlic will not pose any threat to human health even if the garlic is exposed to different storage conditions

Assessment of physicochemical parameters and heavy metal pollution in Çeltek Pond water

1185-1192Present study consists the measurement results of physicochemical parameters and heavy metal concentrations for Çeltek Pond, Sivas-Turkey. Temperature, pH, salinity and electrical conductivity parameters were obtained from the field using a multiparameter. The analyses of nitrite, nitrate, ammoniac, ammonium nitrogen (NH4+), chloride, phosphate, sulphate, sulphite, potassium, calcium, sodium and magnesium were conducted by using HACH LANGE brand DR 6000 laboratory type spectrophotometer, and the analyses of the heavy metals were conducted by using a gas chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. The water quality in Çeltek Pond was found to be Class I according to the Surface Water Quality Management Regulation (SWQMR)

Kapalı gözenekli AlSi7 köpükler ve AlSi7 bulk malzemelerin gama ışınlarına karşı zırhlama özelliği

The aim of this paper is experimental comparison of shielding properties against gamma rays among closed-cell AlSi7 foams and bulk materials. These materials were produced by powder metallurgy method. Gamma rays attenuation measurements were performed at photon energies of 88, 511, 662, 1173, 1275 and 1332.5 keV. The obtained results revealed that AlSi7 bulk materials offer better gamma rays attenuation capabilities due to their high density compared to closed-cell AlSi7 foams.Bu çalışmanın amacı kapalı gözenekli AlSi7 köpükler ile AlSi7 bulk malzemelerin gama ışınlarına karşı zırhlama özelliklerinin deneysel olarak karşılaştırılmasıdır. Bu malzemeler toz metalurjisi yöntemi ile üretilmiştir. Gama ışınları zayıflatma ölçümleri 88, 511, 662, 1173, 1275 ve 1332.5 keV foton enerjilerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar AlSi7 bulk malzemelerin kapalı gözenekli AlSi7 köpüklere kıyasla daha iyi gama ışını zayıflatma yeterliliğine sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Bunun nedeni ise bulk malzemelerin köpüklere kıyasla daha yüksek yoğunluğa sahip olmalarıdır

Yüzey suyundaki su kalitesi parametreleri ve ağır metal içeriğin belirlenmesi

Bu çalışmanın temel amaçları, Çiğdem Göleti'nde (Kastamonu-Türkiye) fizikokimyasal parametreler ve ağır metal içeriğin mevsimsel değişimini gözlemlemek, su kalitesi özelliklerini ve sucul yaşam açısından uygunluk seviyesini belirlemek ve ayrıca su kalitesini Yüzeysel Su Kalitesi Yönetimi Yönetmeliğine göre sınıflandırmaktır. Çalışmanın yürütüldüğü göletin su kalitesinin değerlendirilebilmesi için, Temmuz 2015 ve Haziran 2016 tarihleri arasında, 3 istasyonda toplam 21 fizikokimyasal parametre ve 7 ağır metal incelenmiştir. Sonuçta Çiğdem Göleti'ndeki su kalitesi, Yüzey Su Kalitesi Yönetimi Yönetmeliğine göre 1. sınıf olarak bulunmuştur. Ayrıca çalışma sonuçları, gelecekteki olası çevresel kirliliğinin değerlendirilmesi açısından ileriki çalışmalar için bir veri altyapısı sağlayacaktır. Bununla birlikte, su kalitesini korumak ve bu alanda sucul yaşamın sağlığını sağlamak için, düzenli gözlemler yapılması gerekmektedirThe main aims of this study were to observe the seasonal variations of physicochemical parameters and heavy metal content, to determine the water quality properties and the suitability level in terms of aquatic life, and also to classify the quality of water in accordance with the Surface Water Quality Management Regulation (SWQMR) criteria at çiğdem Pond (Kastamonu/Turkey). In total, 21 physicochemical parameters and 7 heavy metals were investigated for water quality assessment of the studied pond between July 2015 and June 2016 in 3 stations. The water quality in çiğdem Pond was found to be Class I according to SWQMR. The results of this study provide a data baseline for future studies on subsequent evaluations of possible future environmental contamination. Also, to protect the water quality and to ensure the health of aquatic life in this area, it is required to make regular observations

Determination of Water Quality Parameters and Heavy Metal Content in Surface Water of Çiğdem Pond (Kastamonu/Turkey)

The main aims of this study were to observe the seasonal variations of physicochemical parameters and heavy metal content, to determine the water quality properties and the suitability level in terms of aquatic life, and also to classify the quality of water in accordance with the Surface Water Quality Management Regulation (SWQMR) criteria at Çiğdem Pond (Kastamonu/Turkey). In total, 21 physicochemical parameters and 7 heavy metals were investigated for water quality assessment of the studied pond between July 2015 and June 2016 in 3 stations. The water quality in Çiğdem Pond was found to be Class I according to SWQMR. The results of this study provide a data baseline for future studies on subsequent evaluations of possible future environmental contamination. Also, to protect the water quality and to ensure the health of aquatic life in this area, it is required to make regular observations

Elemental Composition of Soils Mixed with the Grape Molasses

Molasses, which is a traditional food substance obtained by boiling the fruit with local procedures and is abundantly eaten by Turkish people, are commonly produced from grapes. Zile, which is county of Tokat city placed in Central Black Sea region, is famous with molasses in Turkey. A special soil called as molasses soil containing CaO is added into to molasses in order to resolve acidification during production process. The purpose of this study is to determine the element concentration levels in grabe molasses soil samples collected from Zile by using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF). For this purpose, thirty-eight elements and eleven oxides were detected in molasses soil samples. The average concentrations of six major oxides (MgO, Al2O3, SiO2, K2O, CaO and Fe2O3) were found as 1.58%, 7.96%, 17.01%, 1.01%, 30.52% and 8.72%, respectively. Also, the average concentrations of three minor (Na2O, P2O5 ,TiO2) and two trace (SO3, MnO) oxides were found as 0.96%, 0.12%, 0.95% and 0.04%, 0.1%, respectively