LoginA passive integrating radon gas dosemeter has been developed using electrochemically etched tracks in CR-39. The detectors were used in a survey of 2000 homes in the UK. The response of the dosemeters is shown to be linear with respect to exposure. It is shown that snap-on polyethylene lids allow 222Rn to diffuse into the detector cup while excluding radon daughters, dustand 220Rn. Initial results from a trial survey are presented.
A passive radon gas detector for use in homes.
Year:
1981
Bibliographic info:
Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Solid State Nuclear Track Detectors, Bristol, 1981. Pergamon, 1982. p569-572. 4 figs, 5 refs.