1.3 Taking a Look
Fig. 1 Aerating a 250mL water sample
Fig. 2 Aeration in progress
Th
e setup consists of three components: the RAD7
with printer, the water vial with aerator cap, and the
tube of desiccant, which is connected to the aerator
cap and supported by a clamp on the retort stand.
Th
e components are connected to one another using
the included tubing, as shown in Fig. 3 on the
following page.
During the
fi
ve minutes of aeration, the radon
concentration in the air loop will approach
equilibrium with the remaining radon in the water.
Section 1
Getting Started
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