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Analysis of atmospheric concentrations of radon and thoron using beta counting technique

Creators

  • 1. International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste (Italy)
  • 2. Rajshahi Univ. (Bangladesh). Dept. of Physics

Description

This paper presents a detailed theory and experimental procedure for measurement and analysis of mixed radon and thoron in the environment. The technique has been successfully applied to the study of seasonal variations of radon and thoron in Rajshahi atmosphere during the years 1989-1991. The maximum radon concentration in outdoor air was observed in the winter period of December to January while the indoor radon concentration was found to be maximum during the monsoon months of July and August. The implication of results is briefly discussed in the paper. (author). 4 refs, 7 figs, 3 tabs

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Imprint Pagination
20 p.
Report number
IC--93/101

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Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
24056682
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
BANGLADESH; BETA DETECTION; EARTH ATMOSPHERE; ENVIRONMENT; RADIATION MONITORING; RADON 220; RADON 222; SEASONAL VARIATIONS
Descriptors DEC
ALPHA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; ASIA; CHARGED PARTICLE DETECTION; DAYS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES; DETECTION; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI; HEAVY NUCLEI; ISOTOPES; MONITORING; NUCLEI; RADIATION DETECTION; RADIOISOTOPES; RADON ISOTOPES; SECONDS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES; VARIATIONS