Radon : geology, environmental impact and toxicity concerns /

Radon is a naturally occurring volatile gas formed from the alpha radioactive decay of radium. It is colorless, odorless, tasteless, chemically inert, and radioactive. Of all the radioisotopes that contribute to natural background radiation, radon presents the largest risk to human health. This book...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Stacks, Audrey M. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Publishers, [2015]
Colección:Biochemistry research trends series.
Temas:
Radon > Environmental aspects.
Radon > Health aspects.
Radon > Therapeutic use.
Radon mitigation.
Radon > Aspect de l'environnement.
Radon > Réduction.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Infrastructure
SOCIAL SCIENCE / General
Radon > Environmental aspects
Radon > Health aspects
Radon mitigation
Radon > Therapeutic use
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Radon is a naturally occurring volatile gas formed from the alpha radioactive decay of radium. It is colorless, odorless, tasteless, chemically inert, and radioactive. Of all the radioisotopes that contribute to natural background radiation, radon presents the largest risk to human health. This book discusses the geology, the environmental impact and the toxicity concerns of radon. Some of the topics included are the use of radon in balneotherapy; the health implications of radon in tap water; methods of radon measurement; and facts and interpretations of radon buildup in dwellings, spas and c.
Descripción Física:1 online resource.
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781634637770
1634637771

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