Most HN people aren't chemists of any sorts by trade or profession, and don't understand that it's not the radiation but other chemical effects of uranium compo

Most HN people aren't chemists of any sorts by trade or profession, and don't understand that it's not the radiation but other chemical effects of uranium compounds found in water that causes the real problem. They're all toxic to kidneys, for starters. They're also toxic to the intestinal tract and skeleton. Every time I go out mining for uranium minerals, I wear full PPE. Trying to do chelation for uranium isn't as simple (or as cheap) as say lead, because calcium DTPA can actually allow for easier absorption into the bones. Been there, done that. Not fun.