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Measuring Radon Concentration Levels in Fertilizers Using CR-39 Detector

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Radon concentrations in fertilizer samples collected from agricultural areas in Cameron Highlands and Penang, Peninsular Malaysia were studied throughout this paper. The concentrations were measured using a sealed-can technique based on the CR-39 SSNTDs. Results indicate that the concentration of radon in the phosphorus sample was the highest whereas the minimum values were found in CDM (Cow dung manure). The levels of radon concentration were found to lie within the range of (634.0151.42 to 79.2523.24) Bq m^-3.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volume 925)

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610-613

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https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.925.610

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April 2014

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Murtadha Sh. Aswood*, Mohamad S. Jaafar, Sabar Bauk

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CR-39, Dose Rate, Fertilizer, Radon

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