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Depends on the isotopes of Radium that were in it -- 226 Ra has a half-life of 1600 years, and 228 Ra has a half-life of 5.75 years. Without the ability to mea
by chiph 12y ago
Depends on the isotopes of Radium that were in it -- 226 Ra has a half-life of 1600 years, and 228 Ra has a half-life of 5.75 years.
Without the ability to measure things, I think you made the safer choice.
- artmageddon 12y agoThanks, this definitely makes me feel better. Now that you mention it, how would you go about measuring it, anyway? Would a Geiger counter do the trick(by measuring the sievert readings) or would you have to examine it more closely with other instruments?
- chiph 12y agoFor just determining if it's safe to take home - a Geiger counter will do. It needs to be able to count alpha & beta radiation, which they all pretty much do. One would also help in checking for radioactive glaze used on Fiestaware plates. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiesta_(dinnerware)#Radioactive_Glazes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiesta_(dinnerware)#Radioactive...