Radon is a natural radioactive gas which is colorless, odorless, tasteless and inactive, occurring naturally as a decay product of radium, daughter of uranium. As a result of its existence in the soil, rocks and water, as well as in building materials emerging therefrom, radon exists at all buildings. High concentrations of radon may induce severe health risks.
Concentration levels of radon may be reduced through simple techniques. We recommend radon concentration measurement using a simple and inexpensive method. The measurement results show the average radon concentration in the air inside a building. Radon concentration is measured in Bq/m3.
Radon concentration measurements by charcoal canisters are performed according to EPA 520/5-87-005. In the standard indoor radon measurement, the canister is exposed during 2–6 days and then measured on the gamma detector, where the quantity of the adsorbed radon is measured.
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Contact
E: radioaktivnost@vin.bg.ac.rs
T: +381 11 6308 437
Analysis are provided upon request; the procedure includes the following steps:
- Communication (via phone or e-mail) with the Laboratory in order to schedule the requested work;
- Delivery of canisters to the client. The customer is required to submit an application form;
- Collection of canisters and delivery to the Laboratory;
- As soon as the analysis has been completed, the report is delivered to the customer (either by e-mail and by post);
- The payment of a debit amount has to be done to a Vinca Institute bank account.