Polycarbonates: a long-term highly sensitive radon monitor

Authors
Pressyanov, D Buysse, J Poffijn, A Meesen, G Van Deynse, A
Citation
D. Pressyanov et al., Polycarbonates: a long-term highly sensitive radon monitor, NUCL INST A, 447(3), 2000, pp. 619-621
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Spectroscopy /Instrumentation/Analytical Sciences","Instrumentation & Measurement
Journal title
NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
ISSN journal
01689002 → ACNP
Volume
447
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
619 - 621
Database
ISI
SICI code
0168-9002(20000611)447:3<619:PALHSR>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
An approach for long-term (either retrospective or prospective) Rn-222 meas urements is proposed that is based on the combination of the high radon abs orption ability of some polycarbonates with their alpha track-etch properti es. The detection limit is projected to be < 10 Bq m(-3) for an exposure ti me of 20 yr. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.