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Field prospecting for radioactive minerals requires specialized, sensitive equipment and sensible safety protocols. If you want to transition from a curious observer to a successful field prospector, … read more

Originally posted January 23, 2025 | Updated June 1st, 2026 Some Geiger counter manufacturers claim their devices can be used to test things like food, yet they provide no instructions on how to do s … read more

Originally posted February , 2025 | Updated May 25th 2026 Radon (Rn) is a radioactive chemical element with an atomic number of 86, generated by the decay of uranium and thorium. In its natural state … read more

Originally posted April 18, 2025 | Updated May 17th 2026 This article outlines a method for inferring and confirming the presence of radon gas with the Radiacode 102 or 103. This approach allows … read more

Originally posted November 18, 2024 | Updated May 10, 2026 Thoriated glass, sometimes used in vintage cameras to reduce chromatic aberration, may contain up to 30% Th-232 by mass. For this analysis of … read more