Research Journal of Applied Sciences

Year: 2010
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Page No. 221 - 225

Evaluation of the Radiation Dose from Radon Ingestion and Inhalation in Drinking Water Sources of Mashhad

Authors : A. Binesh, S. Mohammadi, A.A. Mowlavi, P. Parvaresh and H. Arabshahi

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