Details
Manufacturer / Brand : (Unknown)
Item weight : 260g
Measurements : -
Years Approx. : 1920s - 1930s
Colour / Variation : Uranium Glass
Country of Origin : (Unknown, likely 🇬🇧 United Kingdom)
Notes on Uranium Glass Safety:
Uranium glass is considered to be generally safe to handle, as the radioactivity produced from these is very minor. However, there are some precautions that should be taken:
Don’t use Uranium Glass for food and drink
It is good practice to wash your hands after handling Uranium Glass
↑ Both of these points are to reduce the risk of ingesting slightly radioactive material
Other than that, a report from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in 2001, regards Uranium Glass to be safer than household electronics for normal handling and display.
Other:
To make Uranium Glass glow, shine a UV light on it. Best results are in an otherwise dark area
Details
Manufacturer / Brand : (Unknown)
Item weight : 260g
Measurements : -
Years Approx. : 1920s - 1930s
Colour / Variation : Uranium Glass
Country of Origin : (Unknown, likely 🇬🇧 United Kingdom)
Notes on Uranium Glass Safety:
Uranium glass is considered to be generally safe to handle, as the radioactivity produced from these is very minor. However, there are some precautions that should be taken:
Don’t use Uranium Glass for food and drink
It is good practice to wash your hands after handling Uranium Glass
↑ Both of these points are to reduce the risk of ingesting slightly radioactive material
Other than that, a report from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in 2001, regards Uranium Glass to be safer than household electronics for normal handling and display.
Other:
To make Uranium Glass glow, shine a UV light on it. Best results are in an otherwise dark area
