Measurements on the background atmospheric 222Rn and 220Rn concentrations in the Qena desert

N. K. Ahmed; M. H. Saied; A. H. El-Kamel; A. M.M. Yousef

doi:10.1016/0969-806X(94)90108-2

Measurements on the background atmospheric ²²²Rn and ²²⁰Rn concentrations in the Qena desert

N. K. Ahmed
, M. H. Saied
, A. H. El-Kamel
, A. M.M. Yousef

Qena University

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Continuous measurements of the concentration of atmospheric ²²²Rn and ²²⁰Rn decay products in the ground-level air have been made over a period of 1 yr in the Qena desert. The variation of the isotopes level was observed continuously throughout the period. The measurements include γ-spectroscopic analysis of samples of air collected three times per day. A distinct seasonal variation is noted for the mean values of the ²²²Rn and ²²⁰Rn. The average value of ²²²Rn and ²²⁰Rn levels was (199 ±19 and 49.5 ± 4.3) × 10^-5 pCi/cm³ with ratio 4.02:1.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	79-82
Number of pages	4
Journal	Radiation Physics and Chemistry
Volume	44
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0969-806X(94)90108-2
State	Published - 1994
Externally published	Yes

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Measurements on the background atmospheric ²²²Rn and ²²⁰Rn concentrations in the Qena desert

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