Standardisation of Radon and Thoron Emanation Measurements

摘要

Actinide in air monitoring has to be achieved against a background of airborne radon and thoron daughters which interfere with measurements. Radon and thoron originate in building materials and sub soil, and diffuse into the working air space. To reduce background levels the contribution from each source needs to be evaluated. This report critically examines techniques for measuring radon and thoron emanation rates from building materials and structures, and transmission efficiencies of radon and thoron through paints and other barriers. (Atomindex citation 16:039225)