[DOC] [TLE] Testing Devices | National Radon Program Services [PAR] Two groups of devices are more commonly used for short-term testing. ... The 
group includes alpha track detectors, charcoal canisters, and charcoal liquid 
scintillation detectors. ... Some are designed to detect and deter interference. ... 
The EPA recommends that for homes, initial measurements be short-term tests 
placed in... [DOC] [TLE] Radon - Frequently Asked Questions [PAR] Radon is a radioactive noble gas that comes from the decay of radium in the ... 
invisible gas that can only be detected through the use of proper equipment ... for 
making short-term radon measurements in homes is the charcoal canister. ... One 
of the more common types of long-term detector is the Alpha Track detector or AT. [DOC] [TLE] Radon Toxicity Case Study: Annex I: Methods of Detection and ... [PAR] May 24, 2010 ... The following explains the methods of detection and mitigation for increased 
levels of radon. Radon isotopes form naturally through the radioactive decay of 
uranium ... Other factors found to predispose homes to increased levels of radon 
include ... "Charcoal canisters," "alpha track," "electret ion chamber,"... [DOC] [TLE] Radon measurements - WHO Handbook on Indoor Radon - NCBI ... [PAR] Radon measurements in homes are easy to perform, but need to be based on .... 
Alpha-track detectors are generally deployed for an exposure period ranging ... In 
the gamma counting method, the charcoal canisters or bags contain 25-90 g of .... 
Radon gas monitors used in a mixed radon/thoron atmosphere should adjust... [DOC] [TLE] How Do You Test for Radon? - How Radon Works | HowStuffWorks [PAR] Radon gas has no smell or color so a test must be done to detect it. ... 
recommend that all homes be tested for radon, especially if you are buying, ... 
canisters, charcoal liquid scintillation detectors, alpha track detectors and electret 
ion detectors. ... than active devices and may require little or no special training 
for their use. [DOC] [TLE] Indoor Radon - Mississippi State Department of Health [PAR] Radon gas in homes has been identified as a national health problem. We can 
supply you with ... Radon is a radioactive gas found in nature. It has no color, 
odor or ... In retail outlets charcoal canisters cost about $10 to $15. Alpha track ... 
Alpha track detectors or electronic detection instruments are used. Long-term test
... [DOC] [TLE] Indoor Radon - Mississippi State Department of Health [PAR] Radon gas in homes has been identified as a national health problem. We can 
supply you with ... Radon is a radioactive gas found in nature. It has no color, 
odor or ... In retail outlets charcoal canisters cost about $10 to $15. Alpha track ... 
Alpha track detectors or electronic detection instruments are used. Long-term test
... [DOC] [TLE] Guide for Radon Measurements in Residential Dwellings (Homes) [PAR] Sep 8, 2008 ... 3.1.1 Alpha Track Detector; 3.1.2 Electret Ion Chamber; 3.1.3 Digital Detector ... 
Radon is a radioactive gas that is formed naturally by the radioactive ... It cannot 
be detected by the senses, i.e., it is colourless and ... However, short-term 
measurements should be used with caution for the reasons cited above. [DOC] [TLE] Radon - Gas, Radioactive, Levels, and Radiation - JRank Articles [PAR] Radon detection tests are designed to detect radon gas in picocuries per liter of 
air ... the use of charcoal canisters, alpha track detectors, liquid scintillation 
detectors, ... The EPA estimates that nearly one out 15 homes in the United 
States has... [DOC] [TLE] Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon - US Environmental ... [PAR] Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes all over the United. 
States. ... G The buyer plans to use a lower level of the house than was tested, 
such as a basement .... charcoal canisters, alphatrack detectors, charcoal liquid 
scintillation devices ... are specifically designed to deter and detect test 
interference. [DOC] [TLE] Radon Detection Kit [PAR] Radon is a deadly, naturally occurring radioactive gas that causes lung

Question: Charcoal canisters & alpha-track detectors are used to detect this radioactive gas in homes
Answer: radon