THE INFLUENCE OF PINHOLES IN WATERPROOFING MATERIALS ON THE VALUE OF THE RADON DIFFUSION COEFFICIENT.

This article focuses on an experimental study of the influence of imperfections on the value of the radon diffusion coefficient of various waterproofing materials. Microscopic holes were made by a thin tip or by a microdrill bit to imitate the real damage that can be incurred during construction. To determine the change in the radon diffusion coefficient, each waterproofing material was measured five times.

CONSEQUENCES OF USING HOME-MADE RADON SOURCES FOR MEASURING THE RADON DIFFUSION COEFFICIENT.

The applicability of home-made radon sources for determining the radon diffusion coefficient of waterproofing materials was studied for three representatives of materials with a high radium content: uraninite, slag concrete and filter sand. The results of our investigation confirmed that the radon production rate of home-made radon sources is significantly lower than the radon production rate of artificial sources. Consequently, home-made sources are usually unable to generate concentrations higher than 100 kBq/m3 in the source container.