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1 online resource |
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Biochemistry research trends |
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Biochemistry research trends series.
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""RADON: GEOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND TOXICITY CONCERNS""; ""RADON: GEOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND TOXICITY CONCERNS""; ""Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Chapter 1: Electret Ion Chambers for Characterizing Indoor, Outdoor, Geologic and Other Sources of Radon""; ""Abstract""; ""Part 1. Development and Standadization of the Electret Ion Chamber (EIC) Systems for Charecerizing Radon""; ""Introduction""; ""Electrets""; ""Conversion of the Electret Discharge in Volts to Collected Charge in Coulombs"" |
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""Example of Calculating the Response Factor for an EIC Gamma Monitors""""Comparison between Electret Ion Chambers and Conventional Ionization Chambers""; ""Scientific Basis for Electret Ion Chambers""; ""R and D Leading to a Practical EIC for Indoor Radon Measurements""; ""Standardization of EIC for Indoor Radon Measurement""; ""Description of Radon Measuring EIC and Related Components""; ""Components of EIC""; ""The Electret""; ""The Electret Reader""; ""EIC Chambers""; ""Basic Electret Ion Chamber System for Measuring Radon Gas"" |
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""Detailed Method of Deriving Calibration Equations for a Radon EIC [12, 13]""""Calibration Procedure""; ""Fitting an Appropriate Equation to the Experimental Data""; ""The Performances of EIC for Measuring Radon""; ""Advanced Researches on EIC""; ""Uncertainty Evaluation""; ""Advanced Method of Deriving Equation for Calibration Factors [12, 13]""; ""Significant Observations in Advanced Researches Relating to Radon EIC""; ""Experimental Elevation Correction Factors for Commercially Available EIC""; ""Techniques for Measuring Short Duration High Radon Concentration [85]"" |
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""Use of EIC As Personal Dosimeters for Radon Workers""""Performance of EIC in Magnetic Field""; ""Inherent Discharge of Electrets""; ""Radon Metrology Using NIST 222Rn Emission Standards""; ""Use of NIST Standard Used in an Accumulator Mode (Figure 11 in Part 1)""; ""Use of NIST Standard Used in a Steady Flow Mode""; ""EIC for Radon in and around Volcanoes""; ""Manufacturers Manuals""; ""Part 2. Useful Applications of Radon EIC""; ""1. EIC for Measuring American National Ambient Radon Concentration"" |
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""2. EIC for the Measurement of Thoron and the Use of Passive Radon Thoron Discriminative Monitors""""Attenuation of Thoron in Membranes""; ""Applications Attenuators""; ""3. EIC for Measuring Radon Decay Products in Air Using E-RPISU""; ""4. EIC Based Radon Flux Monitor for In Situ Measurement of Ground, Granite, Concrete Surfaces and for Uranium Exploration""; ""5. EIC for Uranium Prospecting for Accurate Time-Efficient Surveys Using EIC Based Radon Gas Monitors""; ""Protocol""; ""6. EIC for Uranium Prospecting for Accurate Time-Efficient Surveys Using EIC Based Radon Flux Monitors"" |
| Summary |
Radon is a naturally occurring volatile gas formed from the alpha radioactive decay of radium. It is colorless, odorless, tasteless, chemically inert, and radioactive. Of all the radioisotopes that contribute to natural background radiation, radon presents the largest risk to human health. This book discusses the geology, the environmental impact and the toxicity concerns of radon. Some of the topics included are the use of radon in balneotherapy; the health implications of radon in tap water; methods of radon measurement; and facts and interpretations of radon buildup in dwellings, spas and c |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher |
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Radon -- Environmental aspects
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Radon -- Health aspects
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Radon -- Therapeutic use.
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Radon mitigation.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Infrastructure
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / General
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Radon -- Environmental aspects
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Radon -- Health aspects
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Radon mitigation
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Radon -- Therapeutic use
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Stacks, Audrey M., editor
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| LC no. |
2020677380 |
| ISBN |
9781634637770 |
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1634637771 |
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