Re: Radon and Static charges

["Alan R. Marchand" <radarm@accessnv.com>]

At 12:16 PM 6/12/97 -0500, you wrote:
>
>> 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
>
>
Often plastic coolers use to ship samples have a buildup of radon. The
harder and longer you rub the smear over the plastic cooler the higher the
reading is in a dry climate.

Alan
radarm@accessnv.com