Radon: A Tracer for Geological, Geophysical and Geochemical Studies

✍ Scribed by Mark Baskaran (auth.)

Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Year: 2016
Tongue: English
Leaves: 276
Series: Springer Geochemistry
Edition: 1
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

This book reviews all the major research accomplishments and summarizes the different applications of radon. It serves as a solid reference book for researchers who are interested in the U-series radionuclides and noble gases as tracers and chronometers. Radon has been widely utilized as a powerful tracer to quantify a number of processes that include gas exchange rates between air and water, submarine groundwater discharge in coastal waters, water exchange between rivers and lakes, ocean circulation, hydrocarbon and uranium exploration. It is also used as an atmospheric tracer for the identification and quantification of air masses and as a tool for earthquake prediction, etc. A significant portion of the book presents state-of-the knowledge on indoor-radon-related health issues. Applications of the decay-series of Rn-222 are presented in a chapter. It serves as a reference and a state-of-the-art resource for researchers who want to learn the different applications of radon in Earth systems.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xx
Physical, Chemical and Nuclear Properties of Radon: An Introduction....Pages 1-14
Radon Measurement Techniques....Pages 15-35
Mechanisms of Radon Emanation and Long-Term Radon Flux Studies....Pages 37-62
Radon: A Tracer for Atmospheric Studies....Pages 63-83
Applications of Radon Progeny in Atmospheric Studies....Pages 85-117
Radon: A Geochemical and Geophysical Tracer in Marine System....Pages 119-144
Progeny of Radon (210Pb) as a Tracer and Chronometer in Continents and Aqueous Systems....Pages 145-166
Radon in Groundwater System....Pages 167-188
Radon: A Tracer for Geochemical Exploration....Pages 189-204
Radon as a Tracer for Earthquake Studies....Pages 205-228
Radon: A Human Health Hazard in the Environment....Pages 229-254
Back Matter....Pages 255-260

✦ Subjects

Geochemistry;Environmental Science and Engineering;Geoecology/Natural Processes;Environmental Health

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