Published March 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

Simple compact system for the extraction of radon from water samples

  • 1. Manitoba Hydro, Winnipeg

Description

This paper describes a compact system for the extraction of radon from water samples for subsequent quantitation. The system can accommodate samples having different volumes. The volumes tested ranged from 130 to 455 mL. The limit of detection of the 155 mL sample, based upon a counting time of 1000 min, is 0.034 Bq/L (0.91 pCi/L) of water

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.
Journal Volume
48
Journal Issue
3
Series
Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.
Journal Page Range
276-286
ISSN
0002-8894
CODEN
AIHAA

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
18072772
Subject category
S58: GEOSCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS; RADON; SAMPLING; SEPARATION PROCESSES; WATER POLLUTION
Descriptors DEC
DISPERSIONS; ELEMENTS; HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURES; MIXTURES; NONMETALS; POLLUTION; RARE GASES; SOLUTIONS