Research and analysis

Intercomparison of passive radon detectors: 2019

This report considers the results of an intercomparison, conducted in 2019, in which 25 laboratories from 13 countries submitted 29 sets of detectors.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 27 November 2020

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Results of the 2019 intercomparison of passive radon detectors

Ref: PHE publications gateway number GW-1624

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Radon is the largest and most variable contributor of radiation dose to the general population. The Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE) of Public Health England carries out international intercomparisons of passive radon detectors each year.

Intercomparisons provide information about the accuracy of measurements. By allowing different detectors to be compared side by side to reference radon exposures, an objective assessment of the accuracy of measurements can be made.

Published 27 November 2020