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Radioactive particles (dust) in air are problematic. The gas in air does not become radioactive (at least in a dangerous way) from exposure to radiation.
by peteradio 7y ago
Radioactive particles (dust) in air are problematic. The gas in air does not become radioactive (at least in a dangerous way) from exposure to radiation.
- michaelt 7y agoIf the surface of mars is exposed to radiation capable of making particles become radioactive, does that mean the surface is already radioactive? Or would this only happen to airborne dust particles, not to sand particles on the ground?
- peteradio 7y agoThe dust itself would have to be something highly radioactive like uranium. Radiated silica isn't going to get into you and cause real issues.
- Mirioron 7y agoCouldn't irradiated silica dust get into your lungs though?
- waste_monk 7y agoIf you're breathing silica dust you're going to get silicosis anyway, so there's not much point worrying about it. Maybe the living area buildings inside the tent can have a vestible / "dustlock" for keeping the dust outside, and outside those it just becomes standard to wear a dust mask.
- baq 7y agoDust is one thing but it’s the fines that really get you.