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The Radon Transform and Some of Its Applications by Stanley R. Deans, 2007-10-19 Radon's Deadly Daughters by Michael R. Edelstein, 1998-01 The Citizens' Guide to Geologic Hazards: A Guide to Understanding Geologic Hazards Including Asbestos, Radon, Swelling Soils, Earthquakes, Volcanoes by Edward B. Nuhfer, Richard J. Proctor, 1993-04-01 Radon, Radium, and Uranium in Drinking Water by C. Richard Cothern, 1990-07-02 Anomalous Transport: Foundations and Applications WHO Handbook on Indoor Radon: A Public Health Perspective by World Health Organization, 2010-01 The Radon Transform and Local Tomography by Alex I. Katsevich, A.G. Ramm, 1996-04-06 Element of Risk: The Politics of Radon by Leonard A. Cole, 1994-10-27 The Radon Name in History by Ancestry.com, 2007-06-17 Protecting Your Home from Radon: A Step by Step Manual for Radon Reduction by Douglas L. Kladder, James F. Burkhart, et all 1993-09-01 Radon Daughters: A Voyage, Between Art and Terror, from the Mound of Whitechapel to the Limestone Pavements of the Burren by Iain Sinclair, 2002-03-07 Radon 2007: Guidance on Protective Measures for New Buildings, Extensions, Conversions and Refurbishment by Chris Scivyer, 2007-11-22 Environmental Radon (Environmental Science Research(closed)) (v. 35) Radon Transforms and the Rigidity of the Grassmannians (AM-156) (Annals of Mathematics Studies) by Jacques Gasqui, Hubert Goldschmidt, 2004-01-12

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1. Radon - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
   radon is a chemical element with symbol Rn and atomic number 86. It is a radioactive, colorless, odorless, tasteless noble gas, occurring naturally as the decay product of  
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radon
   
   Extractions: 9.73 g/L Liquid density at b.p. 4.4 g·cm Melting point K C F ... K , 6.28 MPa Heat of fusion kJ·mol Heat of vaporization kJ·mol ... Specific heat capacity (25 °C) 20.786 J·mol ·K Vapor pressure P (Pa) 1 k 10 k 100 k at T (K) Atomic properties Oxidation states Electronegativity 2.2 (Pauling scale) Ionization energies kJ·mol Covalent radius 150 pm Van der Waals radius pm Miscellanea Crystal structure face-centered cubic Magnetic ordering non-magnetic Thermal conductivity ·K CAS registry number Most stable isotopes Main article: Isotopes of radon iso NA half-life ... DP Rn syn h Po Rn syn 14.6 h At Po Rn trace d Po Rn syn 1.8 h Fr v d e Radon r eɪ d n ... -don ) is a chemical element with symbol Rn and atomic number 86. It is a radioactive , colorless, odorless, tasteless noble gas , occurring naturally as the decay product of uranium . It is one of the densest substances that remains a gas under normal conditions and is considered to be a health hazard due to its radioactivity. Its most stable

2. Radon | Indoor Air | US EPA
   radon is a cancercausing, radioactive gas. You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home.  
   http://www.epa.gov/radon/
   
   Extractions: Need a radon test kit? Buying or selling a home? Find out how to fix your home Your state radon office can help ... Radon Hotlines Including radon-reducing features in new homes is cost-effective and in demand by health conscious homebuyers. Find builders using Radon-resistant New Construction techniques.

3. WebElements Periodic Table Of The Elements | Radon | Essential Information
   Extensive information on history, uses, occurrence, and properties.  
   http://www.webelements.com/radon/
   
   Extractions: WebElements: the periodic table on the web Brief description : at ordinary temperatures radon is a colourless gas. When cooled below the freezing point, radon exhibits a brilliant phosphorescence which becomes yellow as the temperature is lowered and orange-red at the temperature of liquid air. The main hazard is from inhalation of the element and its decay products which are collected on dust in the air. Recently, radon buildup in homes from the surrounding soil and rocks has become a safety issue and some areas around the world test homes for radon gas. It is the heaviest known gas. Radon is present in some spring waters. Table: basic information about and classifications of radon.

4. Measure Radon With RadonZone.com: Radon Kits, Radon Home Test, Radon Test, Test
   Resource for radon information and EPAapproved testing devices.  
   http://www.radonzone.com/

5. Radiation Control Program Home Page
   EPA radon LINKS. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) radon Site . Who Can Test or Fix Your Home? EPA radon Hotline listings . Back to the Top Radiation Control Home -  
   http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/radiation/radon.shtm

6. Radon - Measurements, Research, Protection, Equipment
   Czech company provides information on radon risk classification, radon measurement, radon research, protection from radon in buildings, and equipment for radon risk monitoring.  
   http://www.radon.eu
   
   Extractions: Czech Approach ... Contact RADON WORKSHOP 2010 PRAGUE Welcome! We are ready to advice you how to solve problems with radon. In WHO WE ARE , you will find basic information about our firm. In RESEARCH , you can read about our research work for better understanding what is radon about. You will find there some of our research reports, too. CZECH APPROACH includes detailed information about an individual approach used in the Czech Republic for protection of new as well as existing houses against radon penetration from the ground (legislation, methods, preventive measures in new houses, remedial measures in existing houses, radon awareness). Page called SERVICES gives you more detailed knowledge about our offer of measurement and expert assessment (methods, prices). EQUIPMENT contains the offer of measurement systems that we are selling.

7. Article Understanding Radon
   This article may answer some commonly asked questions about radon.There are 24 color graphs showing the variability of radon levels recorded with a scintillation continuos  
   http://www.discoverit.com/at/phi/article.html
   
   Extractions: We realize most people find it difficult to understand radon; a colorless, odorless, inert radioactive gas. You cannot see it, smell it, or feel it; yet we cannot completely avoid breathing radon. There is about 0.35 pCi/L of radon in the outside air we breathe. Understanding the risks associated with radiation exposure is even more perplexing. I hope reading this article, will enable you to make an informed decision about the radon levels measured in your house. TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1. WHERE DOES RADON COME FROM? Radon comes from the natural radioactive decay of radium and uranium found in the soil beneath the house. The amount of radon in the soil depends on complex soil chemistry, that varies from one house to the next. Radon levels in the soil range from a few hundred to several thousands of pCi/L. The amount of radon that escapes from the soil to enter the house depends on the weather, soil porosity, soil moisture, and the suction within the house. 2. HOW DOES RADON GET INTO THE HOUSE?

8. HowStuffWorks "How Radon Works"
   Informative article about how radon forms and why it is so dangerous. Comparison of radon test devices. Useful links.  
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/radon.htm
   
   Extractions: HSW.sm.loadPageInfo(6005); OAS_AD('TopBanner'); HowStuffWorks Next Page by Marshall Brain and Craig Freudenrich, Ph.D. Cite This! Close Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks article: Introduction to How Radon Works What is Radon? How Does Radon Get into a Home? How Do You Test for Radon? ... See all General Household Safety Tips articles How to Test for Radon If you live in certain parts of the United States, you might be aware of the threat that radon gas poses. Radon gas is radioactive, and in tightly insulated houses it can accumulate to concentrations that pose a health threat. If you inhale the gas into your lungs, its decay can increase your chance of getting lung cancer. A study reported in 1990 by the National Safety Council estimated that about 14,000 deaths a year could be attributed to radon, and that the number could range from 7,000 to 30,000. In this edition of How Stuff Works , we'll talk about what radon is, how you can find it in your home and what the health risks are for it.

9. The Radon Information Center
   Learn about radon, the risks, and reduction methods. Review radon levels in your area, order radon tests and find radon news articles.  
   http://www.radon.com/

10. Radon - Wiktionary
    A radioactive chemical element (symbol Rn, formerly Ro) with atomic number 86, one of the noble gases radon  
    http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/radon
    
    Extractions: Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Jump to: navigation search Wikipedia has an article on: Radon Wikipedia See also Radon Chemical element Rn Previous: astatine (At) Next: francium (Fr) Contraction of radium emanation , since the element appears in the radioactive decay of radium. radon uncountable A radioactive chemical element ( symbol Rn, formerly Ro) with atomic number 86, one of the noble gases chemical element Afrikaans : radon Albanian: radon Arabic: ar (ar) m Armenian: hy (hy) Basque radona Belarusian: be (be) m Bosnian: radon bs (bs) m Breton : radon Bulgarian: bg (bg) m Catalan radó m Chinese: (dōng) Cornish : radon Croatian: radon hr (hr) m Czech: radon cs (cs) m Danish: radon da (da) n Dutch: radon nl (nl) n Esperanto: radono eo (eo) Estonian: radoon et (et) Faroese: radon fo (fo) n Finnish: radon fi (fi) French: radon fr (fr) m Friulian : radon m Galician : radon m Georgian: (radoni) German: Radon de (de) n Greek: el (el) n Hebrew: (radón) m Hungarian: radon hu (hu) Icelandic: radon is (is) n Irish: radón ga (ga) m Italian: radon it (it) m rado it (it) m Japanese: ja (ja) Kashubian redón Kazakh: kk (kk) Korean: (radon) Latvian: radons m Lithuanian: radonas Luxembourgish Radon Macedonian (radon) m Malay: radon ms (ms) Maltese: radon mt (mt) m Manx raadon gv (gv) Mongolian: mn (mn) Norwegian: radon no (no) n Polish: radon pl (pl) m Portuguese: rádon pt (pt) m Romanian: radon ro (ro) n Russian: ru (ru) m Serbian: sr (sr) m

11. A Citizen's Guide To Radon | Radon | US EPA
    Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. radon is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas produced by the decay of naturally occurring  
    http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html
    
    Extractions: PDF Version (16 pp., 852 K, about PDF (16 pp., 1.5 M, acerca de en formata PDF EPA Recommends EPA estimates that radon causes thousands of cancer deaths in the U.S. each year. * Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, according to EPA's 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003) . The numbers of deaths from other causes are taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2005-2006 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Report and 2006 National Safety Council Reports. Indoor Environments Division (6609J)

12. Radon: Facts, Discussion Forum, And Encyclopedia Article
    A chemical element is a pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom distinguished by its atomic number, which is the number of protons in its nucleus .  
    http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Radon
    
    Extractions: Home Discussion Topics Dictionary ... Login Radon Discussion Ask a question about ' Radon Start a new discussion about ' Radon Answer questions from other users Full Discussion Forum Recent Discussions Radon Encyclopedia Radon is a chemical element Chemical element A chemical element is a pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom distinguished by its atomic number, which is the number of protons in its nucleus.... with symbol Rn and atomic number Atomic number In chemistry and physics, the atomic number is the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom and therefore identical to the charge number of the nucleus. It is conventionally represented by the symbol Z. The atomic number uniquely identifies a chemical element...

13. Radon: Definition From Answers.com
    n. ( Symbol Rn ) A colorless, radioactive, inert gaseous element formed by the radioactive decay of radium. It is used as a radiation source in radiotherapy and to produce  
    http://www.answers.com/topic/radon

14. Bureau Of Radiation Protection--Radon Division
    The radon Division ensures public health and safety by increasing public and professional awareness of radon and its health risks by administration of a certification program  
    http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/rp/Radon_Division/Radon_Homepag
    
    Extractions: "Find It Fast" Radon Division Radon Information for the General Public Becoming Certified to Perform Radon-Related Services Radon Publications Other Radon Websites Radon Division Radon Instructional Videos General Radon Information Radon Public Awareness Outreach Program The Pennsylvania Radon Story ... Living Radon Reference Manual Radon Homepage The Radon Division ensures public health and safety by increasing public and professional awareness of radon and its health risks by administration of a certification program for radon testing, mitigation and laboratory analysis individuals and firms.

15. Eastern Regional Radon Training Center|NEHA And NRSB Certification Training | Ru
    Provides training in the health risks posed by radon gas and the methods of radon measurement and mitigation in residential, institutional, and commercial environments.  
    http://www.errtc.rutgers.edu
    
    Extractions: document.write(""); Home Eastern Regional Radon Training Center (ERRTC) Radon and Indoor Air Quality Training Join our radon mailing list to receive the latest course announcements Radon Training Programs Radon Home Study Courses Radon Resistant New Construction (Pennsylvania Only) Radon Training for Pennsylvania Real Estate Professionals Other Radon and Indoor Air Quality Programs Indoor Air Quality: Tools for Schools Tools for Schools: Watch the Indoor Air Quality Video About ERRTC Contact ERRTC

16. Radon Gas - Radon Testing And Mitigation
    radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that can seep into your home. Most home buyers perform radon tests before buying a home because high radon levels can  
    http://homebuying.about.com/cs/radongas/a/radon_gas.htm

17. Conference Of Radiation Control Program Directors
    CRCPD is a professional association of all Radiation Control Program Directors throughout the country. These state programs have organized nationally to prevent duplication of  
    http://www.crcpd.org/Radon.asp

18. Radon Project Of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory And Columbia University D
    Uses information about location of home, and house construction, to suggest whether or not to test for radon.  
    http://www.stat.columbia.edu/~radon/

19. S.C. DHEC: Radon In South Carolina
    South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control www.scdhec.gov  
    http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/envserv/radon.htm
    
    Extractions: Skip to content South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - www.scdhec.gov We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment. Environmental Services Home Environmental Services Radon 2011 Radon Poster Contest going on now! Click here for more information and to see the great prizes being offered (pdf) Residential Measurement / Mitigation S.C. Toll Free Radon Hotline: 1-800-768-0362 (Available 24 hours a day) S.C. DHEC's Radon E-mail Any home can have a radon gas problem. Homes can trap radon inside where it can build up. If you breathe radon in, it can change the cells in your lungs. These changes can increase your chances for getting lung cancer. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that radon causes more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year. If you smoke and your home has radon, your risk of lung cancer can be higher than normal. The

20. Radon Guide: Introduction To Radon
    Comprehensive guide to radon in the home provided by a firm of consultants in Northern Ireland.  
    http://www.radonguide.com
    
    Extractions: RadonGuide.com HOME Contact About ... Radon Testing Methods Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Radon cannot be detected by sight, smell, or taste and is estimated to cause 60 deaths per year in Northern Ireland. It can become a health risk when trapped indoors where it can build to high levels. Radon can enter a home or building from the soil through cracks in the floor and walls; and openings around floor drains and pipes. Radon protection methods were first introduced into Part C of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) in June 1994. Although deemed-to-satisfy provisions are provided, no guidance on construction methods are incorporated within the appropriate Technical Booklet ("Technical Booklet C, Site preparation and resistance to moisture", June 1994). The Department of the Environment in conjunction with the British Research Establishment in March 1997 produced a draft Technical Booklet to cover these regulations. This draft is currently out for consultation and is due to become part of the Building Regulations (England and Wales) at the beginning of 1998. During the interim period, between June 1994 and March 1997, a number of Building Control (NI) advice notes and seminars were provided to fulfil the void left by the then new regulations. The draft Technical Booklet and the Building Control advice notes are based on the radon protection construction work undertaken in the South of England, where the highest indoor radon levels have been recorded within the United Kingdom.

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