The known quantity of helium in the Texas Panhandle gas reservoir
is greater than could be explained by assuming normal geologic conditions. Radon content of the gas varies between about 10 and 250 micromicrocuries
per liter (S. T. P.), and the more highly radioactive wells
are clustered in several groups. Mathematical analysis indicates that
the larger concentrations of radon could not be derived from rocks of
normal radioactivity.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1951 |
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Title | Radon in the helium-bearing natural gas of the Texas panhandle |
DOI | 10.3133/tem239 |
Authors | H. Faul, G.E. Manger, A.Y. Sakakura |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Trace Elements Memorandum |
Series Number | 239 |
Index ID | tem239 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization |