Radon Gas and Radiation Levels in Four Different Mineral Mines
Keywords:
mineral mine, gamma radiation, radon gas, radon decay products, dissolved radon in water, เหมืองแร่, ระดับรังสีแกมมา, แก๊สเรดอนในอากาศ, แก๊สเรดอนในน้ำAbstract
Determination of gamma radiation, radon gas, radon decay products, and dissolved radon in water were carried out in four different types of mineral mines, i.e., lime stone, gypsum, kaolin and feldspar, located in Nakornsawan, Ratburi, Petchaburi and Kanjanaburi provinces. The surveys disclosed that the levels of gamma radiation exposure, radon gas, and radon decay products were highest in feldspar mines, and limestone mine yielded highest level of dissolved radon in water. The amounts detected, however, are within safety levels.
Key words : mineral mine, gamma radiation, radon gas, radon decay products, dissolved radon in water
