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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Scott Gomez
>Subject: RE: [OM] Radioactive glass
>
>
>Not only lenses. What's called "Vaseline" glass here in the
>USA was produced for years and contains a significant amount
>of uranium. "Fiestaware" (a brand name, I believe) pottery
>also used uranium-bearing glazes (esp. in red colors, I
>understand) for many years. A quick check for uranium-bearing
>glass or pottery is to place them under black (UV) light,
>where they will fluoresce strongly. Then check via a Geiger
>counter to confirm.
>
>Either are safe to possess, but I wouldn't be using them for
>eating or drinking, where acidic foods could leach the uranium
>from the glass or glaze.
>
>---
>Scott Gomez
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