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  • Environmental Science
  • Radiological Protection
  • Geophysics

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  • Radon (Rn) is a naturally occurring radioactive gas.
  • Radon's presence in the atmosphere is influenced by geological factors and can pose health risks.
  • Understanding radon's sources and behavior is crucial for radiation protection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate radon concentration in the atmosphere.
  • To investigate the correlation between radon, radium content, and radiation dose rate.
  • To assess the potential of radiation dose rate as an indicator for atmospheric radon levels.

Main Methods:

  • Radon concentration was measured using an accumulation chamber and an AlphaGUARD radon monitor.
  • Radium content was analyzed.
  • Radiation dose rate was determined using a high-pressure ionization chamber detector.

Main Results:

  • Radon concentration varied from 12.6 ± 1.20 to 363 ± 19.3 Bq m⁻³, with a mean of 180 ± 11.2 Bq m⁻³.
  • A significant positive correlation (R=0.754) was found between radium content and radon concentration.
  • Radiation dose rate showed strong correlations with radon concentration (R=0.85) and exhalation rate (R=0.63).

Conclusions:

  • Radium is identified as the primary source of atmospheric radon release.
  • Radiation dose rate can serve as a reliable indicator of atmospheric radon levels.
  • The study discussed the influence of water content on radon concentration.