Published 1984 | Version v1
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A practical method for evaluating alpha activity in air by means of a solid state track detector, LR 115

Creators

  • 1. Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique, IPSN, 92 - Fontenay-aux-Roses (France)

Description

A practical method has been developed in order to evaluate alpha activity indoors. This method of easy application uses a naked solid state track detector LR 115. After one month's exposure indoors, the detection limit is 2 mBq.d.l-1 (0,06 pCi.d.l-1)

Abstract (French)

Cet article decrit une methode pratique pour l'evaluation de l'activite alpha dans l'air des habitations. Cette methode utilise un detecteur solide de traces nu, le LR 115; elle est simple d'emploi; apres un mois d'exposition du detecteur, le seuil de detection est de 2 mBq.j.l-1 (0,06 pCi.j.l-1)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (French)
Methode pratique d'evaluation de l'activite alpha dans l'air au moyen d'un detecteur solide de traces, le LR 115

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radioprotection
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
3
Series
Radioprotection.
Journal Page Range
199-209
ISSN
0033-8451

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
16034068
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
ALPHA DETECTION; DAUGHTER PRODUCTS; DIELECTRIC TRACK DETECTORS; HORSES; NATURAL RADIOACTIVITY; NITROCELLULOSE; PERFORMANCE; RADIATION MONITORING; RADON
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; CARBOHYDRATES; CHARGED PARTICLE DETECTION; DETECTION; ELEMENTS; ESTERS; ISOTOPES; MAMMALS; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MONITORING; NITRIC ACID ESTERS; NONMETALS; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; POLYSACCHARIDES; RADIATION DETECTION; RADIATION DETECTORS; RADIOACTIVITY; RARE GASES; SACCHARIDES; VERTEBRATES