Re: Radon and Static charges

[Vincent.King@DOEGJPO.COM (Vincent King)]

     Diane:
     
     ANYTHING that builds up a static charge is apt to collect radon 
     progeny, so the answer to your question is very likely yes.  A couple 
     of other "collectors" that can cause problems are plastic hard hats, 
     computer screens, and plastic lunch coolers.
     
     Vincent King, CHP
     Grand Junction, CO
     vincent.king@doegjpo.com


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Subject: Radon and Static charges
Author:  "Diane Griffiths" <dgriffiths@ehso.emory.edu> at Internet
Date:    6/12/97 12:16


     
> 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