Influence of meteorological parameters on the soil radon (Rn222) emanation in Kutch, Gujarat, India
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-017-6434-0
Abstract: The soil radon (Rn222) and thoron (Rn220) concentrations recorded at Badargadh and Desalpar observatories in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, have been analyzed to study the sources of the radon emissions, earthquake precursors, and… read more here.
Keywords: radon rn222; radon; meteorological parameters; emanation ... See more keywords
Detailed effects of particle size and surface area on 222Rn emanation of a phosphate rock.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2017.10.004
Abstract: The dependency of radon emanation on soil texture was investigated using the closed chamber method. Ground phosphate rock with a large specific surface area was analyzed, and the presence of inner pores, as well as… read more here.
Keywords: phosphate rock; emanation; surface area;
The influence of building material structure on radon emanation
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/aca59d
Abstract: In this work, the radon emanation coefficients for selected building materials that are most often used in Serbia for covering floor surfaces (concrete, concrete screed, granite, glazed ceramic tiles, marble, roofing tile, and terrazzo tile)… read more here.
Keywords: radon emanation; material structure; emanation;
STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF SOIL MOISTURE AND GRAIN SIZE ON RADON EMANATION FROM SOIL USING AN ADVANCED MULTIGRAIN MODEL.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncac142
Abstract: Among the most important factors that influence radon emanation from soil particles is the soil moisture and grain size. Both components, in its own way, modify the length of a trajectory that radon atom pass… read more here.
Keywords: radon emanation; emanation; soil; moisture ... See more keywords
INTRODUCTION AND TESTING OF A SIMPLIFIED METHOD FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE RADON EMANATION
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncx151
Abstract: The radioactive noble gas radon is identified as the highest risk factor for lung cancer after smoking. The exhalation of radon from building materials can contribute to the radon indoor activity concentration. Therefore, the emanation… read more here.
Keywords: radon emanation; radon; introduction testing; emanation ... See more keywords
Development of 222Rn Emanation Sources with Integrated Quasi 2π Active Monitoring
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19020840
Abstract: In this work, a novel approach for the standardization of low-level 222Rn emanation is presented. The technique is based on the integration of a 222Rn source, directly, with an α-particle detector, which allows the residual… read more here.
Keywords: presented technique; emanation; geometry; emanation sources ... See more keywords