Radon Decay Products

The Two major radon decay products of radon are Polonium 214 and Polonium-218 which are both Alpha Particles. When these particles are inhaled into the lungs they can cause cell tissue damage and DNA mutations. Radon Decay Products are chemically reactive, solid particles, heavy metals and create static charges.

Radon in the news - "Air of Danger" Radon Test a Wake-Up call for Many" - Report by CBS 2's Mary Ann Childers:
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EPA | Surgeon General's PSA on the Danger of Radon
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