Published 1977 | Version v1
Book

Measurement of 222Rn flux with charcoal canisters

  • 1. Energy Research and Development Administration, New York

Description

A new method for determining the rate of 222Rn (radon) emanation from a surface is described. A modified U.S. Army M11 gas mask canister containing activated charcoal is sealed to the surface for several hours to several days, depending on the anticipated flux. The amount of radon adsorbed in the charcoal canister is determined by counting gamma emission from radon daughters in equilibrium with the radon. Details of the canister calibration and the parameters that affect the measurements of radon flux using activated charcoal canisters are described

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc.
Imprint Place
Washington, DC
Imprint Title
Methods for measuring radiation in and around uranium mills
Journal Page Range
p. 139-156.

Conference

Title
Workshop on methods for measuring radiation and around uranium mills.
Dates
23 - 26 May 1977.
Place
Albuquerque, NM, USA.