Radon survey for uranium prospecting in part of Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India

Regional emanometric survey using the closed circuit technique was carried our for measurement of radon and thoron concentration in the soil covered areas of Mogarra and Bijepar, Bhandara district, Maharashtra. The aim of the survey was to delineate potential areas for subsurface uranium bearing horizons to be taken up for detailed investigations. The radon and thoron values obtained from the survey were correlated with the soil samples analysis data by the method of class intervals and cumulative frequency analysis. Anomalous zones holding promise for subsurface uranium occurrences have been identified, substantiated by statistical treatment and recommended for detailed investigations (author). 11 refs., 5 figs