A radon exhalation monitor

S. Obersedt; H. Vanmarcke

doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.rpd.a031514

A radon exhalation monitor

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Abstract

A radon exhalation monitor has been constructed and calibrated. The monitor is based on the adsorption of radon by active charcoal and the subsequent measurement of its γ activity by means of high resolution γ spectrometry. Exhalation rates may be determined with an accuracy of better than 20% within 48 h after exposure. The detection limit is estimated on the basis of counting statistics to about 0.1 mBq.m^-2 s^-1.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	69-72
Number of pages	4
Journal	Radiation protection dosimetry
Volume	63
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.rpd.a031514
State	Published - 1996

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Radiation
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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