Published July 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

The measurement of radon emanation rates using activated charcoal

  • 1. South Australian Health Commission, Adelaide (Australia)

Description

The use of charcoal canisters in the measurement of radon emanation rates from surfaces is discussed. The counting efficiency of the canisters is dependent upon the volume of activated charcoal used, varying from approximately 0.7% for a full canister to 1.3% for a canister filled to only 1/3 of its capacity. The inclusion of Si-Gel desiccant reduces the radon collection efficiency of the canister

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiat. Prot. Aust.
Journal Volume
1
Journal Issue
3
Series
Radiat. Prot. Aust.
Journal Page Range
113-116
ISSN
0729-7963

Conference

Title
7. Annual conference of the Australian Radiation Protection Society.
Dates
2-4 Aug 1982.
Place
Canberra (Australia).

INIS

Country of Publication
Australia
Country of Input or Organization
Australia
INIS RN
15010522
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ACTIVATED CARBON; CHARCOAL; EFFICIENCY; EMANOMETERS; RADON; RADON 222
Descriptors DEC
ADSORBENTS; ALPHA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; CARBON; DAYS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES; ELEMENTS; EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI; HEAVY NUCLEI; ISOTOPES; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; NONMETALS; NUCLEI; RADIATION DETECTORS; RADIOISOTOPES; RADON ISOTOPES; RARE GASES