What is radon gas?Radon gas is a radioactive gas that forms naturally from uranium in soil and rocks. Due to its chemical composition, this gas has no odor, taste, or color, making it difficult to detect without specialized equipment. Radon gas can enter buildings through cracks in foundations, floors, and walls, and its accumulation in enclosed spaces can have detrimental health effects. |
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Long-term exposure to radon gas has been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, especially in people who smoke or have smoked in the past. The health effects of radon gas depend on the concentration of radon gas in the air, the time of exposure, and other individual factors. |
Although radon gas can be a health threat, there are preventative measures that can reduce its presence in homes, such as proper ventilation and the application of barrier paints.
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The Nuclear Safety Council (CSN) has created a map showing the areas of Spain with different levels of radon gas. This map indicates which areas have radon gas levels that can be hazardous to health, especially in residential buildings where concentrations exceed 300 Bq/m3.
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In accordance with the new section HS 6 of the Technical Building Code, buildings located in municipalities with high concentrations of radon gas indicated on the CSN map must have adequate means to limit the risk of exposure to radon.
What solution does Barpimo offer?
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A waterproofing coating based on graphene nanoparticles, which have a shielding effect on the gas, preventing radon from penetrating the interior of the building. |
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Nanobarp Anti-radon certified
Barpimo's anti-radon paint is tested according to the Test Method Determination of the diffusion coefficient to radon. The diffusion coefficient of radon has been determined in accordance with the accredited methods described in the:
ISO/DTS 11665-13 standard. Measurement of Radioactivity in the Environment -- Air: Radon 222 -- Part 13: Determination of the Coefficient of Diffusion in Impermeable Materials: Test Method for Concentration of Membrane Activity on Two Sides.
The experimental method involves placing the sample between two airtight containers, and two radon monitors continuously measure the concentrations on both sides of the tested samples. The calculation of the diffusion coefficient is based on the numerical solution of the diffusion equation that describes the transport of radon through the tested material.