Effect of electric fields on /sup 220/Rn progeny concentration

Journal Article · Sun Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Health Phys.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5380979

Bigu, J

The electric charge and mobility of /sup 222/Rn and /sup 220/Rn progeny have been investigated by ion-mobility spectrometry studies. The fact that /sup 222/Rn and /sup 220/Rn progeny are initially formed in an electrically charged state suggest the possibility of using a variety of external means to change their airborne concentration. One such means has been reported by the author who used an ion generator to vary the concentration of /sup 222/Rn and /sup 220/Rn progeny in a /sup 222/Rn//sup 220/Rn test facility. Another means is by the use of an external electric field. A study on the effect of electric fields, positive and negative, on /sup 220/Rn progeny is presented here.

• Research Organization: Energy, Mines and Resources Canada, Elliot Lake, Ontario
• OSTI ID: 5380979
• Journal Information: Health Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Health Phys.; (United States) Vol. 49:3; ISSN HLTPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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