Polonium (Po-210)

Yes. In the areas radon metrology and combined environmental impact analysis, among others.

LRN is qualified to execute projects with technological readiness level of 4 (technology validatation in laboratory).

Yes. Annually, the LRN participates in international proficiency cycles to determine its performance in specific tests and to monitor its quality management system. This assessment provides participating laboratories with objective means of evaluating and demonstrating the reliability of the data they are producing.

Yes. Polonium is naturally present in different concentrations and compounds in rocks, minerals, water, soil and air.

Yes, given that Polonium is a radioactive metal, presenting radiological toxicity.

Yes. These levels are established in Decree-Law No. 152/2017, of December 7, in its current wording, which transposes the Council Directive 2013/51/EURATOM of october 22th.

The parametric value for Polonium is 0,1 Bq/L.