Simultaneous measurement of radon, radon progeny and thoron concentrations using Makrofol-DE detectors |
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Authors: | K Amgarou Ll Font C Domingo F Fernndez C Baixeras |
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Institution: | Grup de Física de les Radiacions. Edifici Cc, Department de Fisica, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra, Spain |
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Abstract: | In this study we describe the set-up of a new passive integrating system to measure simultaneously 222Rn, 222Rn progeny (218Po and 214Po) and 220Rn concentration indoors. It consists of four Makrofol-DE (polycarbonate) circular foils. Two are enclosed within two diffusion chambers—each one with a different filter membrane—to measure 222Rn and 222Rn+220Rn. The other two foils are kept in direct contact with air and are electrochemically etched at different conditions to obtain the 222Rn daughters. Theoretical sensitivities of each Makrofol-DE foil are calculated using Monte-Carlo technique. The calculations are performed taking into account: (1) the Bethe–Bloch's expression for the stopping power of heavy charged particles in a medium, (2) the properties and behaviour of 222Rn, 220Rn and their progeny in the open air and within the diffusion chamber and (3) the etching conditions used to visualise -particles tracks. |
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Keywords: | Makrofol-DE 222Rn 220Rn 222Rn and 220Rn progeny Monte-Carlo simulation |
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