Radon and Static charges

["Diane Griffiths" <dgriffiths@ehso.emory.edu>]

> Region.  The attraction is due to the buildup of static charge which
> attracts the radon progeny, generally at the points of friction 

Which brings me to ponder another question.

Could the radon progeny be attracted to plastic carts, with a large 
amount of plastic bags in them, if there was a buildup of static 
charge in the plastic? We have a problem with monitors alarming very 
frequently, and wre currently in the process of thoroughly 
investigating this.

Diane Griffiths
Associate Radiation Safety Officer
Emory University School of Medicine
dgriffiths@ehso.emory.edu