Table of Contents
RADON MEASUREMENT OPERATORS PROFICIENCY COURSE
Physics of Radon and its Decay Products
Introduction to Radon and Radioactivity
Radon Characteristics
Simple Model of an Atom
The Nucleus
Isotopes
Isotope Example
A Radon - 222 Nucleus
Periodic Table of the Elements
Radioactive Decay
Radon Entry
Abbreviated Uranium-238 Decay Series
The Meaning of Half Life
PPT Slide
Radon Decay Product Characteristics
Fate of Indoor Radon
Alpha Radiation (a)
Beta Radiation (b)
Radon & Short-Lived Decay Products
Gamma Radiation (g)
Relative Penetrating Power
Alpha Particles Are Strong Enough To Pit Plastic
Ionization Caused by Radiation can occur with a a, b, or g
Ion
Impact of Ionization Caused by Radiation
Radon Measurement Units
International Radon Unit: The Becquerel
Radon Decay Product Units: The Working Level (WL)
Radon Decay Product Units: A More Practical Definition
Secular Equilibrium
A Water Flow Experiment
At Equilibrium Water Flows are Equal
At Equilibrium Water Flows are Equal
At Secular Equilibrium the Decay Rates of RDPs and Radon are Equal
Equilibrium Ratio (ER)
Equilibrium Ratio Example
Another Equilibrium Ratio Equation
Equilibrium Ratio Equation
Equilibrium Ratio Calculation Example
Factors Affecting Equilibrium Ratio
The Equilibrium Ratio Assumption
Other Versions of the Equilibrium Equation
Dynamic Equilibrium
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