Elemental composition and metal pollution in Egyptian Red Sea mangrove sediments: Characterization and origin.

The present work was conducted to characterize the mangrove sediments along the Egyptian Red Sea in terms of elemental composition and to assess the extent of pollution and its sources. A total of 26 samples of mangrove sediments were collected from three different areas: Sharm El Madfea, Sowmaa Mangrove and Abu Fasi. The samples were analyzed using the inductively coupled plasma - mass spectrometry ICP-MS and atomic-emission spectrometry ICP-AES.

Geochemical ceramic composition dataset using neutron activation and statistical analyses.

These are comprehensive baseline data on the geochemical composition of archeological ceramics analyzed using instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA). The data obtained support the research article conducted to evaluate the elemental composition of 70 sherds that were collected from different locations [1], [2], [3]. The mass fractions in wt% and in mg/kg of 39 oxides and elements were determined, respectively.

Datasets of trace elements in shallow marine sediments along the Egyptian shore of the Mediterranean and Red Seas.

A comprehensive dataset concerning the geochemical composition of unconsolidated shallow marine sediments collected along coastal areas of Northern Nile Delta and Egyptian sector of Red Seas is presented. The sediment samples were analyzed using instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) in Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics FLNP - Joint Institute for Nuclear Research JINR and inductively coupled plasma - mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) in Actlabs - Canada. Data thus collected supported the research published and published articles conducted to evaluate the geochemistry of shallow marine sediments covering mentioned areas [1], [2], [3].

Automation system for neutron activation analysis at the reactor IBR-2, Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia.

The present status of development of software packages and equipment designed for automation of NAA at the reactor IBR-2 of FLNP, JINR, Dubna, RF, is described. The NAA database, construction of sample changers and software for automation of spectra measurement and calculation of concentrations are presented. Automation of QC procedures is integrated in the software developed.