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Radon assay and purification techniques

Journal Article · · AIP Conference Proceedings
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4818086· OSTI ID:22224171
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  1. Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik, Saupfercheckweg 1, D-69117 Heidelberg (Germany)

Radon is a source of background in many astroparticle physics experiments searching for rare low energy events. In this paper an overview about radon in the field is given including radon detection techniques, radon sources and material screening with respect to radon emanation. Finally, also the problem of long-lived radioactive {sup 222}Rn-daughters and the question of gas purification from radon is addressed.

OSTI ID:
22224171
Journal Information:
AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 1549; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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