Iran has disconnected almost a quarter of its uranium-enriching centrifuges in less than a month, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday, suggesting it is racing to implement an agreement restricting its nuclear activities. Under the July deal, sanctions against Iran will be lifted in exchange for measures including slashing the number of centrifuges in […]
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Magnetic nanosorbents used to remove fluoride from water
Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences used low-cost and available raw materials for the laboratorial production of nanosorbents with high efficiency in elimination of fluoride from contaminated water, INIC reports. Presence of high concentration of fluoride in water reservoirs, specially in drinking water, results in serious hygiene concerns. Adsorption is one of the effective […]
Iran To Start Nuclear Commercialization, Attract Foreign Funds: President Rouhani
Iran said that it would start nuclear commercialization, and attract more foreign investment. The declaration came from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who spoke to reporters in the western Iranian city of Hamadan Tuesday. According to Rouhani, the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 not only recognizes its nuclear program, but urges the world powers to cooperate […]
Tehran Promises to Reduce Nuclear Stockpile
Enriched uranium the deal talks about comes in two basic forms – uranium hexafluoride (UF6) and uranium dioxide (UO2). Uranium hexafluoride (UF6) is a highly toxic compound that reacts violently with water and ‘eats’ most metals. It can relatively easily be converted to take gaseous, solid or liquid form. In gaseous form it can be […]
Fluoride in groundwater, dates and wheat: Estimated exposure dose in the population of Bushehr, Iran.
Highlights • The average fluoride content of the drinking water in Iran is high. • Dates and wheat are potentially rich sources of fluoride. • Staple foods must be considered for estimation of total dietary intake of fluoride. • Both children and adults exceed the guideline values of fluoride exposure in Iran. Abstract The goal […]
Fluoride concentration in foods from Iran
Abstract Knowledge of fluoride intake is important in optimizing the caries-preventive role of fluoride, and the measurement of fluoride intake usually requires information on the fluoride concentration in foods and drinks. Most information comes from developed countries and there are no data on fluoride concentration in foods in Middle Eastern countries including Iran. The aim […]