What Is Radon Testing?
Most people encounter the word “radon” when they are looking at buying a home, or perhaps when they see an unfamiliar testing kit at the hardware store. Although the word is very similar to its parent element, radium, surprisingly few people know what radon is, let alone what radon testing is, or about the heath problems associated with radon. Identification Radon is the colorless, odorless gas that is produced by the decay of the radioactive element radium. It is one of the heaviest room temperature gasses on Earth. Effects Radon gas is a major contaminant of indoor air quality across the globe. It occurs naturally, and due to its weight, accumulates easily. This is especially the case in enclosed and poorly ventilated spaces such as basements. Radon gas is the second most significant cause of lung cancer, causing an estimated 21,000 cases per year in the United States. Features Given how easily radon gas can collect indoors, radon testing is commonplace, especially during real estate
