Radon : geology, environmental impact and toxicity concerns /
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Imprint: | New York : Nova Publishers, [2015] ©2015 |
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Description: | 1 online resource. |
Language: | English |
Series: | Biochemistry research trends Biochemistry research trends series. |
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Format: | E-Resource Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11243487 |
Summary: | 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 caves. |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9781634637770 1634637771 1634637429 9781634637428 |