Radon concentration measurements in surface water samples from Van Lake, Turkey using CR-39 detectors

Abstract

In this study, radon concentration was examined in surface water samples taken from Van Lake in spring and autumn. The samples were taken along the coastline from Tatvan, where the active fault line lies, until Erciş. Analyses were performed by using CR-39 solid nuclear track detectors and RadoSYS radon measurement system. Radon measurement parameters (CRn, Es, Em and ECRa) were calculated with the data obtained. The results obtained in the study were compared with the limit values given for radon in water and the results obtained in similar studies.

Keywords

• Radon,Van Lake,CR-39 detector,RadoSYS

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