| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885421 | Radiation Measurements | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A procedure is described in which soil gas is utilized as an alternative to the 226Ra source for the supply of the radon gas required to fill a radon chamber where radon-measuring devices are calibrated. The procedure offers opportunities to vary the radon concentration within the chamber around an average value of about 500 Bq/m3, which is considered to be sufficient for calibrating indoor radon detectors. The procedure is simple and the radon source does not require radiation protection certification (for import and/or use), unlike the commercially produced standard radioactive (226Ra) sources.
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Authors
Darwish Al-Azmi,