Granite Countertops And Radiation

Granite Countertops And Radiation. Customer focused Trindco places great value on long term working relationships with clients and is dedicated to customer satisfaction. Recent news stories have raised concerns about the possibility of radiation coming from granite countertops.

The story here appears to be that some granite countertops have been found to emit high levels of radon a strongly carcinogenic natural radioactive element. Some granite countertops have dangerously high emissions of radiation particularly radon gas. While granite and other decorative stone can contain some trace natural radioactivity granite countertops are not considered to be a key contributor to radiation in the average home.

Assuming a relatively tight house with an air change rate of 05 per hour h-1 and using average measured dose rates from granite countertop slabs the estimated radon concentration in kitchen air would be 48 becquerels per cubic meter Bq m-3.

2 While this is usually at levels that are well below the limit recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA thats not always so. With the concern over the radioactive risk potential of granite countertops it is important to remember that we are always exposed to a certain level of background radiation. Their natural strength and durability will offer years of beauty and enjoyment. Quartz countertops are a glamorous touch for your kitchen bathroom living room or bar top area.