RE: Radon Levels

["Reynolds, Harold" <Harold.Reynolds@rfets.gov>]

That is 14 rem to the lung or about 1680 mrem whole body dose equivalent.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Reynolds, Harold [SMTP:Harold.Reynolds@rfets.gov]
> Sent:	Thursday, June 15, 2000 2:51 PM
> To:	Multiple recipients of list
> Subject:	RE: Radon Levels
> 
> I believe 4 pCi/L converts to about 1 WLM/year. Keep in mind that to get
> from pCi/L gas to WL progeny, you have to make some pretty iffy
> assumptions
> The number I remember using for this is about 14 rem/WLM, but I don't
> recall
> the source.
> 
> Harry
> Harold.Reynolds@RFETS.gov
> 
> 
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