Abstract:
222Rn is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is generated from the spontaneous decay of naturally existing radium in soil, rock, and water. Many studies were reported in various locations, however, none has been reported in SabonGida Environment and hence this work will focus on determining its concentration to address the concerned community.Radon activity concentration in water samples from SabonGidaEnvironment Zamfara State and their possible health risk was assessed. The Liquid Scintillation Counter was used for the measurement of radon concentration. The radon activity concentration ranged from 0.34 to 27.41Bq/L and 0.20 to 40.10Bq/L with the average mean of 14 and 13Bq/L for wells and boreholes respectively.
Description:
222Rn (radon) is a naturally occurring radioactive gas which is generated from the spontaneous decay of naturally existing Radium (a decay product of Uranium) in soil, rock, water, and building materials all over the earth. It is a tasteless, odourless, and colourless radioactive gas that can be inhaled by humans (Nishaet al, 2016). It is the most hazardous radionuclide among all the Radon isotopes (Harb, 2016).
