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Natural radioactivity in ornamental stones: an approach to its study using stones from Iberia
Abstract Natural stones are commonly used both for interior and exterior construction but due to their mineralogy, some rocks (e.g., granite) can generate a high amount of radon in the atmosphere. Several samples of commercial ornamental stones from Iberia were analyzed for radon. A correlation between natural radioactivity, mineralogy and geochemistry provides a useful indication of the possible hazards of using such rocks indoors. A high radon content in a rock should lead to both restrictions for its use as interior building stone and, if it has been used, implementation of a ventilation system to reduce any hazard. Such rocks as serpentinite, which do not seem to present any problem related to natural radioactivity, are recommended for interior use in preference to granitic rocks.
Natural radioactivity in ornamental stones: an approach to its study using stones from Iberia
Abstract Natural stones are commonly used both for interior and exterior construction but due to their mineralogy, some rocks (e.g., granite) can generate a high amount of radon in the atmosphere. Several samples of commercial ornamental stones from Iberia were analyzed for radon. A correlation between natural radioactivity, mineralogy and geochemistry provides a useful indication of the possible hazards of using such rocks indoors. A high radon content in a rock should lead to both restrictions for its use as interior building stone and, if it has been used, implementation of a ventilation system to reduce any hazard. Such rocks as serpentinite, which do not seem to present any problem related to natural radioactivity, are recommended for interior use in preference to granitic rocks.
Natural radioactivity in ornamental stones: an approach to its study using stones from Iberia
Gómez, Dolores Pereira (author) / Neves, Luis (author) / Pereira, Alcides (author) / Neila, Carlos Gonzalez (author)
2011
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
BKL:
56.00$jBauwesen: Allgemeines
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38.58
Geomechanik
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38.58$jGeomechanik
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56.20
Ingenieurgeologie, Bodenmechanik
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56.00
Bauwesen: Allgemeines
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56.20$jIngenieurgeologie$jBodenmechanik
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