Characterizing the sources, range, and environmental influences of radon 222 and its decay products

Technical Report · Sat Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5417295· OSTI ID:5417295

Nero, A V; Sextro, R G; Doyle, S M; Moed, B A; Schwehr, M B

Recent results from our group directly assist efforts to identify and control excessive concentrations of radon 222 and its decay products in residential environments. We have demonstrated directly the importance of pressure-induced flow of soil gas for transport of radon from the ground into houses. Analysis of available information from measurements of concentration in US homes has resulted in a quantitative appreciation of the distribution of indoor levels, including the degree of dependence on geographic location. Experiments on the effectiveness of air cleaning devices for removal of particles and radon decay products indicate the potential and limitations of this approach to control. 30 refs., 3 figs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 5417295
• Report Number(s): LBL-19869; EEB-Vent-85-9; ON: DE85016643
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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ALPHA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES
BUILDING MATERIALS
BUILDINGS
DAYS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES
DRINKING WATER
ECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION
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RADIATION HAZARDS
RADIOECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION
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