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
Radon emanation coefficients of several minerals: How they vary with physical and mineralogical properties
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DOI: 10.2138/am-2017-6017
Abstract: Abstract The escape rates of radon gas from rocks and minerals are of great relevance to many branches of geosciences, and it is, thus, important to understand the physical and mineralogical properties that control radon… read more here.
Keywords: rec values; radon emanation; physical mineralogical; mineralogical properties ... See more keywords