Comprehensive Study of Natural Radioactivity in Building Materials: A Case Study in Ica, Peru

Comprehensive Study of Natural Radioactivity in Building Materials: A Case Study in Ica, Peru

This study evaluates radon exhalation rates and assesses the potential radiological risks of external exposure to primordial radionuclides in building materials employed in the Ica region of Peru, particularly those with high uranium content. The radon exhalation rates are currently measured using a...

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Main Authors: Rafael Liza, Patrizia Pereyra, Daniel Muñoz, Victor Viera, Maria Elena López Herrera, Jhonny Rojas, Daniel Palacios, Félix Díaz, Nhell Cerna, Segundo Rojas, Laszlo Sajo-Bohus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Atmosphere
Subjects:
building materials
natural radioactivity
radon exhalation rate
gamma index
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/15/3/279

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