Geochemical and γ ray characterization of Pennsylvanian black shales: Implications for elevated home radon levels in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Scheller, K.; Elliott, William S.

doi:10.1016/j.jenvrad.2015.06.023

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“…Figure 2 shows a chart distribution of indoor radon concentration level for seven days. The average indoor radon concentration level was found to be 83 ± 3.87 Bq/m 3 with a geometric mean of 82 ± 3.54 Bq/m 3 . This shows that the rate of diffusion or exhalation of radon is higher in the study area because of probably humidity, high temperature and exhalation and it was also found that radon concentrations was not above the reference level of 100 Bq/m 3 recommended by the WHO.…”

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Assessment of Indoor Radon Gas Concentration in National Open University of Nigeria: A Case Study of Calabar Study Centre

Lawal,

Inyang,

Ibanga

et al. 2023

East Eur. J. Phys.

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The current work deals with indoor radon (222Rn) concentrations measurements in the Calabar Study Centre of the National Open University of Nigeria using a Corentium Arthings digital radon detector meter for seven days representing a short–term average measurement of indoor radon gas concentration level. The geographical coordinates were recorded using a hand-held geographical positioning system for the sample point. Measurement were taken for seven days and the following data where obtained 83±2.19 Bq/m3,80±3.69 Bq/m3,86±5.57 Bq/m3,84±1.59 Bq/m3,82±3.59 Bq/m3,81±4.89 Bq/m3 and 85 ±5.59 Bq/m3.The average radon(222Rn) concentration level was found to be 83 ± 3.87 Bq/m3 with a geometric mean of 82 ± 3.54 Bq/m3. It was observed that the radon concentration was below the reference level of 100 Bq/m3 recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although the current exposure of members of the public to natural radiation is not critical, the situation could change abruptly when other activities commenced. The excess life time cancer risk calculated for 70 years, 60 years, 50 years, 40 years and 30 years were 1.72 × 10−3,1.65× 10−3,1.39× 10−3,1.44× 10−3 and 0.69× 10−3 respectively. The calculated values of the excess life time cancer risk are all higher than the set limit of 0.029 × 10−3 by International Commission on Radiological Protection. However, there are no observed cases of lung cancer epidemic in this Centre. Therefore, it is advised to use fans and effective ventilation techniques to reduce radon levels. Identifying the regions of the country where people are most at risk from radon exposure should be the main goal of any national radon policy.

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“…When compared to other naturally occurring radiation sources, it exposes people to the most radiation. This is the rationale behind the numerous radon studies conducted by academic institutions [3]. The radon in groundwater, the atmosphere, and buildings are only a few examples of the broad areas they research [4].…”

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Assessment of Indoor Radon Gas Concentration in National Open University of Nigeria: A Case Study of Calabar Study Centre

Lawal,

Inyang,

Ibanga

et al. 2023

East Eur. J. Phys.

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“…Refer to Table 1 to see the building types surveyed. During the measurements, the Corentium Digital Radon Detector was placed on a lying position and at a least distance of 25 cm from the wall, 50 cm above the floor and 150 cm from doors and windows respectively [9]. These measurements were carried out in a closed building, in other words, the windows and doors of the buildings were closed to ensure that the indoor air was not distorted to achieve maximum accuracy.…”

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Estimation of Radiation Risks Associated with Radon within Residential Buildings in Okrika, Rivers State, Nigeria

Sokari¹

2018

AJOPACS

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The presence of high indoor radon concentration in residential buildings is a major concern of the public worldwide. Measurements of the indoor radon concentration in some selected residential buildings made of different building materials within Okrika local Government Area, in Rives State, Nigeria, was carried out using a Corentium Digital Radon Detector. The maximum mean value of the indoor radon concentration recorded was 19.36 ± 2.26 Bq/m 3 for mud houses, and minimum mean value of 09.35±0.78 Bq/m 3 for houses made of cemented solid blocks and floored with ceramic tiles, with an overall mean of 11.70 ± 3.28 Bq/m 3 . This value is below the range of limit of 200 and 600 Bq/m 3 recommended by ICRP for residential buildings. Values of the computed annual absorbed dose rate varied from 0.24 ± 0.01 to 0.49 ± 0.03mSvy 1 , with an overall mean of 0.30 ± 0.08 mSvy -1 . This value is lower than the recommended ICRP intervention limit of between (3-10) mSvy -1 . The computed annual equivalent dose rate ranged from 0.58 ± 0.02 to 1.17 ± 0.08 mSvy -1 , with an overall mean of 0.71 ± 0.20 mSvy -1 . This value is lower than the maximum permissible limit of 1 mSvy -1 recommended by ICRP. The computed excess life cancer risk ranged from 2.

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Are Coal-Hosted Gallium-Rich Ores Elastically Detectable: A Rock-Physics Modeling Perspective

Chen

Song

2022

Minerals

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Coal-hosted gallium-rich ores are mainly explored with geochemical analyses, and their elasticities lack research. This paper incorporated core testing, rock-physics modeling, and Monte Carlo simulations to characterize the elastic parameters of gallium-rich cores and discuss whether coal-hosted gallium-rich ores are elastically detectable. The measured cores from No. 6 coal in the Heidaigou mine showed that the gallium contents strongly correlate to the boehmite contents with a 0.96 correlation coefficient. The rock-physics modeling results showed that mineral compositions and contents are critical factors influencing elastic parameters, and elastic parameters in No. 6 coal showed profound heterogeneities as mineral compositions and contents. The preferred parameters for classifying and grouping different mineral-rich cores are the bulk modulus and moduli ratio. Cross-plotting bulk modulus vs. moduli ratio can qualitatively group measured cores and Monte-Carlo simulated realizations into different mineral-rich and saturation states properly. Concerning the factors of boehmite content, porosity, and saturation state, an interpretation template for boehmite-rich coal was proposed and used. As the template interpreted readings close to the measured contents, the built templates can quantitatively interpret boehmite and gallium contents in coal-hosted ores with high precision. In summary, the coal-hosted gallium-rich ores are elastically detectable.

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Geochemical and γ ray characterization of Pennsylvanian black shales: Implications for elevated home radon levels in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Cited by 4 publications

References 25 publications

Assessment of Indoor Radon Gas Concentration in National Open University of Nigeria: A Case Study of Calabar Study Centre

Assessment of Indoor Radon Gas Concentration in National Open University of Nigeria: A Case Study of Calabar Study Centre

Estimation of Radiation Risks Associated with Radon within Residential Buildings in Okrika, Rivers State, Nigeria

Are Coal-Hosted Gallium-Rich Ores Elastically Detectable: A Rock-Physics Modeling Perspective

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