Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1878367 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2006 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
A method to determine simultaneously the rates of 222Rn and 220Rn released from building materials quarried in Central Italy is presented. The method makes use of a continuous monitor equipped with a solid state alpha detector, in-line connected to a small accumulation chamber. The effects of chamber leakage and back diffusion on 222Rn free exhalation rate is evaluated. The influence of available exhalation surface, humidity content and precursors concentration on radon and thoron exhalation rates is investigated.
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Authors
P. Tuccimei, M. Moroni, D. Norcia,