Radon – Radioactive noble gas
Radon is a noble gas and chemical element with symbol Rn & atomic number 86. Exposure to high levels of radon increases the risk of developing lung cancer. This relationship has prompted concern that radon levels in some Canadian homes may pose a health risk. Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, naturally occurring, radioactive noble gas that is formed from the decay of radium. It is one of the heaviest substances that remains a gas under normal conditions & is considered to be a health hazard.
radon gas element
In the open air, the amount of radon gas is very small & does not pose a health risk. However, in some confined spaces like basements and underground mines, radon can accumulate to relatively high levels & become a health hazard. Exposure to high levels of radon has been associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, depending on the time length of exposure. Radon gas can move through small spaces in the soil and rock upon which a house is built. It can seep into a home through dirt floors, cracks in concrete, sumps, joints, basement drains, under the furnace base & jack posts if the base is buried in the floor. Concrete-block walls are particularly porous to radon and radon trapped in water from wells can be released into the air when the water is used.
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Info: Surgeon General Other Warning
Info: Inspector Jamie Dunsing describes how to find radon gas during a home inspection. With radon testing you can find radon in your home and install a radon mitigation system.
Info: In this video, i am using charcoal from a pet store (aquarium filter content) to detect the radioactive noble gas RADON!
