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Old legend I heard is that the most radioactive public place (re: not a literal university radiation lab) is none other than Grand Central. Something about the
by IIAOPSW 4y ago
Old legend I heard is that the most radioactive public place (re: not a literal university radiation lab) is none other than Grand Central. Something about the natural levels in granite and the consequences of making literally the whole building from this one rock source. No idea how true and how badly I am mis remembering
- lazide 4y agoGranite does tend to have higher than typical amounts of uranium in it, and does leech radon from it’s decay.
- dylan604 4y agomaybe that's why it's popular for kitchen counter tops? it'll help keep your food warm!
- acidburnNSA 4y agoMy granite countertop registers roughly twice background dose rates with my Geiger counter. Hardly enough to raise any eyebrows, let alone temperature. I know you're joking but just wanted to add that I measured it.
- whoopdedo 4y agoNot that, but what if it has an effect on bacterial and fungal growth? Being resistant to contamination is an excellent quality for a food surface.
- njarboe 4y agoIt also has high levels of potassium (especially pink granite), which has one naturally occurring radioactive isotope.