Using A Nuclear Trace Detector (CR-39 ) To Determine The Percentage Of Radon Gas In The City Of Shatrah

Authors

  • Ibtihaj Kadhim Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64252/fqdaks61

Keywords:

Radon Rn222 , isotopes , radioactive activity , Radon properties

Abstract

Background: Rn 222 is the second most common Cause of lung cancer. Radon is produced from uranium-bearing rocks and can
seep through the ground and into buildings through passages created by faults, fractures and permeable sediments.
Methodology: Building stones containing uranium are an important source of radon gas in the environment, (CR-39) was used
to study the activities of charged particles and fragments resulting from fission. Results: The highest concentration recorded in the
industrial area was (1614.087±18.56069) Bq/m3 , while the lowest concentration recorded in the doctors’ area was (1037.417±9.395634) Bq/m3 .
Conclusion: While the overall average was (1327.953( Bq/m3The results were recorded higher than the limit of normal values specified by the World Health Organization (800 (Bq/m3  (World Health Organization). This indicates contamination of all samples. 

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Published

2025-06-24

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 15s (2025)

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Using A Nuclear Trace Detector (CR-39 ) To Determine The Percentage Of Radon Gas In The City Of Shatrah. (2025). International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 1346-1354. https://doi.org/10.64252/fqdaks61