Distribution of Radon Concentrations in Active and Inactive Underground Mines: A Literature Review

Radon (Rn), a natural colorless, odorless, noble radioactive gas, with a half-life of 3.8 days, is an important source of natural ionizing radiation. It originates from the initial concentrations of uranium and its transmuted daughters in rocks, soil, and finally, waters and tends to be concentrated...

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Main Authors: Konstantina Asimakou, Nikolaos Kallithrakas-Kontos, Antonios Vafeidis, Emmanouil Manoutsoglou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Materials Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4605/5/1/38