Measurement of Radon in Indoor Air.

Downey, Daniel M.; Simolunas, Glenn

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ERIC Number: EJ387771

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Publication Date: 1988

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Measurement of Radon in Indoor Air.

Downey, Daniel M.; Simolunas, Glenn

Journal of Chemical Education, v65 n12 p1042-44 Dec 1988

Describes a laboratory experiment to teach the principles of air sampling, gamma ray spectroscopy, nuclear decay, and radioactive equilibrium. Analyzes radon by carbon adsorption and gamma ray counting. Provides methodology and rate of decay equations. (MVL)

Descriptors: Air Pollution, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Environmental Education, Environmental Influences, Experiments, Hazardous Materials, Inorganic Chemistry, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Pollution, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Spectroscopy, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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