Marble And Granite Radiation
Radiation and radon are generally lower in marbles but both marble and granite has been studied for many years on these issues.
Marble and granite radiation. But i have become aware that granite comprises quartz. We have compiled a list of thoroughly vetted nationwide fabricators to help you with your project. Here is a link for several studies from all over the world. Marble white calcutta marble.
Identifying the presence and concentration of radioactive elements in each specific granite countertop requires sophisticated instruments. If your home has a radon level of 4 picocuries per liter pci l of air or more you should take steps to fix your home and reduce the radon level. Granite and marble do emit tiny but noticeable amount of radiation in different proportions. Many homeowners are increasingly worried about the level of radiation they may be getting from their granite countertops.
On checking with some of the quartz countertop companies i was informed that quartz does contain some radioactive materials. Some granite countertops have dangerously high emissions of radiation particularly radon gas. However some articles have circulated that claim granite is a source of harmful radiation specifically radon. Granite is very popular as material for buildings and homes especially as kitchen countertops because of their beauty durability and function.
Assuming a relatively tight house with an air change rate of 0 5 per hour h 1 and using average measured dose rates from granite countertop slabs the estimated radon concentration in kitchen air would be 4 8 becquerels per cubic meter bq m 3. Granite black crystal black. Search for the fabricators closest to you or contact us for a recommendation. Both granite and marble are naturally occurring materials that were formed millions of years ago similar to minerals.
Use the radiation dose calculator to estimate your yearly dose from sources of ionizing radiation. Fabricators or installers are an important part of the stone selection process. While natural rocks such as granite may emit radiation and radon gas the levels attributable to such sources are not typically high. Due to my concern about the radiation that granite emits i decided to pursue quartz countertops.
One of the top picks for us homeowners is granite because it is durable and beautiful as well as affordable. Radiation from granite countertops. Identifying radiation in granite countertops. Seven days after the report the doctors show.
The doctors show admits it erred in granite radon segment.