Research Papers

All research papers are in HTML format unless otherwise stated. PDF copies are available upon request and may be viewed using Adobe Reader.

Featured Articles

The following articles explore specific advantages of DURRIDGE products.

Technical Note: Thoron Calibration (HTML)

When calibrating an instrument for thoron measurement, it is necessary to use a thoron sample of known strength and to account for its short half life.
By Dr. Derek Lane-Smith. © 2012 DURRIDGE Co. Inc.

Application Note: Sniffing for Thoron (HTML)

Sniffing for thoron with a RAD7 is the quickest way to locate a radon point of entry.
By Dr. Derek Lane-Smith. © 2011 DURRIDGE Co. Inc.

RAD7: How Technology Translates to Performance (HTML)

The RAD7's method of measuring radon allows it to be used repeatedly without requiring an excessive recovery time between separate measurements.
By Dr. Derek Lane-Smith. © 2011 DURRIDGE Co. Inc.

Soil Gas Measurement (HTML)

This article explains how a soil probe is used with a RAD7 to measure radon concentrations in soil gas while preventing the sample from being diluted by outside air.
By Dr. Derek Lane-Smith. © 2011 DURRIDGE Co. Inc.

Additional Research

Using a Silicone Diffusion Membrane for Continuous ²²²Rn Measurements (External Link)

Full title: A Novel Method Using a Silicone Diffusion Membrane for Continuous 222Rn Measurements for the Quantification of Groundwater Discharge to Streams and Rivers.
By Harald Hofmann, Benjamin S. Gilfedder, and Ian Cartwright. © 2011 American Chemical Society

Research papers will be added as they become available. Please contact us if you have used DURRIDGE products to conduct research and would like to submit technical reports to our collection.