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Environmental Radioactivity studies
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Radon research |
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Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and radioactive gas
generated from the decay of uranium which is found in the soil.
It moves up from soil into homes through cracks in the
foundation and from the building materials. The major health
risk associated with exposure to radon in the home or the
workplace is an increased risk of lung cancer.
The NPL activities in radon research include measurements of radon concentrations in houses, field and laboratory experiments, development of radon counting codes in CR-39 detectors, and research in radon applications in Geology with the collaboration of the Geology Departments of the Universities of Patras and Thessaloniki. |
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Radioecology |
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Radioecology is the
scientific field which focuses on interactions of radioactive
isotopes with nature, on different mechanisms which regulate the
migration of radioactivity and its subsequent uptake in
ecosystems and the food chain. Activities of the NPL include
field sampling, field and laboratory experiments and the
development of simulation codes.
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