Can radon make a house uninhabitable?
Although radon gas itself does not make the house impossible to live in, high concentrations of radon in the house can pose a serious health risk to the inhabitants.
Topics: Environment
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Three trends that will shape the radon testing industry in 2024
Radonova Laboratories, the world leader in radon measurement, has compiled the global trends in radon measurement and how they are expected to impact the work in the coming year.
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We wish you all Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
At Radonova, we have added another exciting year to the books. Still, around the world the holiday season isn´t a peaceful break for everyone. To make a small contribution, Radonova has therefore chosen to support UNICEF's work.
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Radonova receives top rating in Canadian comparison test
In a comparison test conducted by the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP), the Radonova Laboratories radon detectors RadTrak3 and Rapidos received the highest performance grade of an “A”. The test was carried out to provide Canadian consumers with an unbiased, performance-based comparison of alpha track radon detectors commonly used in Canada.
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Radonova Sweden to manufacture a state-of-the-art instrument to assist researchers in understanding climate change
Uppsala-based Radonova has been commissioned to manufacture a new highly sensitive radon instrument. The instrument, ARMON, was developed by the Technical University of Barcelona (UPC) and will be manufactured under license.
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Radonova's American company is recognized for its service
Radonova's North American company HomeBuyer's Preferred has recently been awarded the "2023 Service Exceeding Expectations Award" by NEI Global Relocation.
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Accreditation High on the Agenda at GARRM
Radonova recently participated in the 16th edition of GARRM, an international workshop held in Prague that focuses on the geological aspects of radon risk maps. This year, Radonova delivered a presentation on the topic of accreditation and an informative lecture on "radon action plans" in Europe.
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New Facilities Enable Radonova to Meet Growing Global Demand for Radon Measurements
After 10 years, Radonova has outgrown its current office and manufacturing space and will be moving to a new facility by the end of 2023. The company's growth, coupled with the increased demand for reliable radon measurements, has warranted the need for relocation to larger premises.
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Network meeting works to raise awareness about the radon issue in Austria
On October 3rd and 4th, Salzburg hosted the third annual "Treffen des Radon-Netzwerks Österreich."
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New statistics show that all apartments on the ground floor should always be measured for radon
New data shows that you should measure radon on the ground floor of apartment buildings, regardless of the type of building foundation. Radonova Laboratories draws that conclusion after analysing the results of roughly 20,000 radon measurements of Swedish apartments.
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The measuring season begins - find out the radon level in homes and workplaces
You can measure radon year-round, but if you want a good estimation of an annual average value for the radon level in your home or workplace, then you should measure during at least three of the heating season months.
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Successful launch of the SPIRIT radon detector – fast and reliable radon measurement has become available to more people
When the SPIRIT radon detector was launched just over a year ago, it created new opportunities to make follow-up radon measurements at workplaces. SPIRIT has also provided better conditions for optimizing ventilation and reduce energy consumption in workplaces.
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The right radon sensor can reduce the cost of ventilation by up to 50 percent
With the radon sensor SPIRIT it is easy to monitor the radon levels in schools and other premises. By using a modern radon sensor, you can also ensure that the ventilation is not switched on unnecessarily. This enables facilities to save energy and accompanying costs.
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Radonova launches the radon instrument RAD8 - for secure measurement with a short response time in challenging environments
Through a new agreement, Radonova becomes the Scandinavian distributor for the radon instrument RAD8. The instrument is specifically developed for measurement with a short response time in humid and challenging environments such as tunnels and mines. RAD8 is IP67 rated and weighs just over 3 kilograms, which is unique and considerably smaller than other common instruments.
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What is the easiest way to measure radon?
Nowadays there are radon regulations all over the world that determine the parameter called radon concentration. Of all the radon measurement techniques, radon detectors based on CR39 plastic chips are the most widely used radon detection techniques throughout the world.
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Radonova wishes everyone a really nice summer!
We thank all customers and partners for the past year, and the 22/23 radon season!
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Radonova Participates at the EURADOS Annual Conference in Porto
Bringing together leading experts, researchers, and organizations in the European Radiation Dosimetry Group (EURADOS) conference is a one of the most important events regarding dosimetry of ionising radiation in Europe.
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Internship work contributes to new opportunities to measure very high radon levels with great precision
Radonova often gives students the opportunity to carry out various types of internship work on site in Uppsala, Sweden. As part of his degree in nuclear technology at the CNAM school in Paris, Thomas Gumusel spent two months studying at Radonova.
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Study on follow-up workplace measurements receives interest at Canadian radon conference
Throughout the year, Radonova participates in several international conferences and events where radon is at the top of the agenda. In April, our development engineer Patrik Starck had the opportunity to present Radonova's studies about follow-up workplace measurements at CARST 2023 (Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists).
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SPIRIT makes radon measurement in schools easier for SoVent Group's radon consultants
Since the radon logger SPIRIT was launched just over a year ago, several of Sweden's radon consultants have started using the instrument when measuring both in schools and at other workplaces. Among these is Elias Flink at SoVent Group. We have met Elias, who tells us how SPIRIT makes a difference and simplifies the work with radon measurement in a school environment.
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