University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (2): 262-266.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202405160

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Hunting the Culprit of Lung Cancer: Insights into Radon

Yichen Zhai1, Ying Gao2   

  1. 1 Tanwei College, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China;
    2 Sichuan Key Laboratory of Geo-nuclear Technology, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
  • Received:2024-05-27 Accepted:2024-06-19 Published:2025-02-22
  • Contact: Ying Gao E-mail:gaoying2012@cdut.edu.cn

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Abstract: This paper unveils the fundamental properties, environmental hazards, detection methods, and beneficial applications of radon through a narrative involving a lung cancer case. Integrating knowledge from chemistry and environmental sciences, it enhances clarity on the nature of radon for readers.

Key words: Radon, Radon applications, Radon hazards, Indoor pollutants, Radon detection