Long-term radon concentrations estimated from 210Po embedded in glass
Measured surface-alpha activity on glass exposed in radon chambers and houses has a linear correlation to the integrated radon exposure. Experimental results in chambers and houses have been obtained on glass exposed to radon concentrations between 100 Bq m-3 and 9 MBq m-3 for periods of a few days to several years. Theoretical calculations support the experimental results through a model that predicts the fractions of airborne activity that deposit and become embedded or adsorbed. The combination of measured activity and calculated embedded fraction for a given deposition environment can be applied to most indoor areas and produces a better estimate for lifetime radon exposure than estimates based on short-term indoor radon measurements.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1993 |
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Title | Long-term radon concentrations estimated from 210Po embedded in glass |
Authors | R.S. Lively, D.J. Steck |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Health Physics |
Index ID | 70017791 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |