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UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST
FACULTY OF PHYSICS Guest
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Conference: Bucharest University Faculty of Physics 2024 Meeting
Section: Atmosphere and Earth Science; Environment Protection
Title:
Analysis of the radon concentrations in various natural mineral water using Lucas cell technique
Authors:
Andrei Paul BORSOS(1,2), Bianca Maria LINCA(1,2), Ileana RADULESCU(1), Alina Catrinel ION(3), Ion ION(3)
Affiliation:
1)Horia Hulubei National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering - IFIN HH,
SALMROM Laboratory, 30 Reactorului Street, P.O. Box MG-6, 077125, Magurele, Romania
2)University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Str. Atomistilor, nr. 405, Magurele, Ilfov, Romania
3)University Politehnica of Bucharest, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, 1-7 Polizu Str., 011061, Bucharest, Romania
E-mail
rileana@nipne.ro
Keywords:
Lucas cell, radon, natural mineral water
Abstract:
Abstract The aims of this study were to determine the radon concentration in various natural mineral water. In the last years have been an increase of water consumption natural mineral, many sources and producers being available on the market. Thus, the radiologic parameters of water must be in compliance with the
Drinking Water Directive (DWD)[1]. Thus, the study presents an assessment of the radioactivity due to 222Rn in several mineral natural water samples from Romania, based on the Romanian legislation [2]. The method used was based on Lucas scintillation and Pylon system for measuring radon activity concentrations. The results of this work showed that the geology and rock types clearly influence the water radon concentration. The radon concentration is lower in the water that passes through sedimentary rocks than that passing through granitic rocks. The values determined for the samples collected are below the recommended reference levels, but the more important aspect is that this study emphasizes the importance of checking these waters from the point of view of radon concentration.
References:
1. Council Directive 2013/51/Euratom of 22 October 2013 laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption
2. Law no. 301/2015 on establishing the requirements for the protection of the population's health with regard to radioactive substances in drinking water
Acknowledgement:
This research was performed in the frame of Project No. PN 19 06 02 03 (Romanian Ministry for Research and Digitalization).
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