5 Grams of Autunite Crystals in a Vial, Fluorescent Uranium Ore

$50.00

25g autunite
Geological Check source for Geiger counters.

Five Grams Autunite Crystals
UV light source included

Availability: 7 in stock

5 Grams Autunite fragments Shipped in a Glass Vial

Common Name: autunite

Mineral: calcium uranyl phosphate, also called calco-uranite

One Vial containing at least five and a half grams of autunite fragments. The specimens will be free of any excessive matrix for the purpose of delivering 385 Bq of activity or 2.6 grams of natural uranium. The vial will not be permanently sealed.

Autunite contains 48.27% virgin uranium. These specimens will glow bright green in the presence of UV light due to the presence of phosphorus and uranium.

Excellent alpha particle source!

Shipped via USPS Ground Advantage, wrapped in polyethylene, bubble wrap, and lead foil to bring the parcel surface activity well below the 0.5mR/hr shipping limit.
(the unshielded specimen itself has an activity above 70 Bq/gram)

The buyer must assume responsibility for this item and use it according to its intended purpose. Keep this away from children and store it at least three feet from anywhere anyone spends a lot of time.

This listing meets the requirements of NRC 10 CFR 40.22

It also meets U.S.P.S domestic shipping requirements for exempt limited quantities of class 7 materials according to –347.22 “are eligible under 49 CFR to be shipped as excepted packages for limited quantities” and –Exhibit 347.22 Activity Limits– and also –173.435– Table of A1 and A2 values

This item will conform to the USPS shipping restrictions when shipped.

Geiger counter not included.

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