Email this article Effect of Grain Size on Radon Exhalation Rate in the Soils of Hassan District of Southern India
- Authors: Jagadeesha B.G.1, Narayana Y.1
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- Department of Studies in Physics
- Issue: Vol 60, No 3 (2018)
- Pages: 328-333
- Section: Article
- URL: https://ogarev-online.ru/1066-3622/article/view/224570
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S1066362218030177
- ID: 224570
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Abstract
The radon concentration and radon exhalation rates were studied in 39 soil samples collected from Hassan district of southern India. LR-115 Type II solid-state nuclear track detector was used to measure the radon exhalation rate using the sealed can technique. The radon exhalation rate increases with a decrease in the soil grain size. A strong positive correlation was observed between the radon exhalation rate and effective radium content. The α index and annual effective dose were also determined.
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B. G. Jagadeesha
Department of Studies in Physics
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Email: jagguphysics@gmail.com
India, Mangalagangothri, 574199
Y. Narayana
Department of Studies in Physics
Email: jagguphysics@gmail.com
India, Mangalagangothri, 574199
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