Radon
noble gas · Group 18 · Period 6
Atomic properties
Market data
Commercial forms & specifications
| Product Form | Specification | Activity/Concentration | Container | Price Range (USD) | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radon Gas Standard | ²²²Rn in N₂ | 10-1000 Bq/L | 1L aluminum cylinder | $2,500-5,000 | Calibration standards |
| Radon in Water Standard | ²²²Rn (aq) | 100-10,000 Bq/L | Glass ampoule | $1,200-3,000 | Water testing calibration |
| Radium-226 Source | ²²⁶Ra → ²²²Rn | 0.1-10 μCi | Sealed source | $5,000-15,000 | Radon generator |
| Radon Emanation Standard | Porous material + ²²⁶Ra | 10-1000 Bq | Sealed container | $3,000-8,000 | Emanation studies |
| Thoron Gas Standard | ²²⁰Rn in N₂ | 100-5000 Bq/L | Flow-through system | $4,000-10,000 | Thoron calibration |
| Mixed Rn Isotope Standard | ²²²Rn + ²²⁰Rn | Variable | Special container | $6,000-12,000 | Research |
Suppliers by country
🇺🇸 United States
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Pylon Electronics Inc. | Gas standards, emanation sources, calibration systems | Radon measurement standards, flow-through sources |
| Eckert & Ziegler | Ra-226 sources, sealed sources | Medical and industrial isotopes |
| RadQual LLC | Calibration standards, QC sources | Quality control standards for radon testing |
🇨🇦 Canada
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Nuclear Laboratories | Research quantities, custom standards | High-activity sources, research applications |
| BWXT Medical | Medical isotopes, Ra-226 sources | Medical-grade isotopes |
🇩🇪 Germany
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| PTB (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt) | Primary standards, reference materials | National metrology institute standards |
| Isotope Technologies Dresden | Calibration sources, Ra-226 | Environmental monitoring standards |
🇫🇷 France
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Orano Med | Medical isotopes, Ra-226 | Targeted alpha therapy isotopes |
| LEA-CERCA | Reference sources, standards | Metrology standards |
🇷🇺 Russia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| JSC Isotope | Various isotopes, Ra-226 | High-activity sources |
| Rosatom | Research quantities | Nuclear materials |
Market demand by product form
| Application | Global Market Size | USA Market Share | Europe Market Share | Growth Rate (CAGR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Monitoring | $45 million | 35% | 30% | 5.2% |
| Building/Home Testing | $38 million | 40% | 35% | 6.1% |
| Medical Research | $15 million | 25% | 20% | 3.8% |
| Calibration Standards | $12 million | 30% | 25% | 4.5% |
| Academic Research | $8 million | 20% | 25% | 2.5% |
| Industrial Applications | $7 million | 15% | 20% | 3.2% |
Market trends
Regulatory Expansion: More countries implementing mandatory radon testing in workplaces and schools Technology Advancement: IoT-enabled continuous monitors gaining market share Medical Applications: Growing interest in Ra-223 and other alpha emitters for cancer therapy Building Standards: New construction codes requiring radon-resistant features Market Consolidation: Major analytical companies acquiring specialized radon firms AI Integration: Machine learning for radon risk mapping and prediction models
References
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Coverage notes
The following sections are thin or absent in the source document for this element. They will be filled by enrichment passes (NIST atomic, OSHA/NIOSH safety, USGS / IAI environmental).
- Missing section: Raw Material Sources
- Missing section: Production Cost
- Missing section: Energy Consumption