Importance of Discriminative Measurement for Radon Isotopes and Its Utilization in the Environment and Lessons Learned from Using the RADUET Monitor

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Chutima KranrodShinji Tokonami

Abstract

Radon (222Rn) and thoron (220Rn), sources of natural background radiation, have been the subjects of long-standing studies, including research into radon and thoron as major causes of lung cancer at domestic and international levels. In this regard, radon and thoron measurement studies have been widely conducted all over the world. Generally, the techniques used relate to passive nuclear track detectors. Some surveys have shown that passive monitors for radon are sensitive to thoron, and hence some measured results have probably overestimated radon concentrations. This study investigated radon and thoron measurements in domestic and international surveys using the passive radon-thoron discriminative monitor, commercially named RADUET. This paper attempts to provide an understanding of discriminative measurements of radon isotopes and to present an evidence-based roadmap.

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Oct 22, 2020·Scientific Reports·Tarika ThumvijitShinji Tokonami
Jan 21, 2021·Journal of Environmental Radioactivity·Chutima KranrodTetsuo Ishikawa
Feb 10, 2021·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Oumar Bobbo ModiboShinji Tokonami
May 1, 2021·Applied Radiation and Isotopes : Including Data, Instrumentation and Methods for Use in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine·Atsuyuki SorimachiTetsuo Ishikawa

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