Fluorescent Uranium Mica Specimen, Check Source for Geiger Counter, Lot of Three Sealed 1Gram Glass Vials
Common Name: autunite
Mineral: calcium uranyl phosphate
This listing is for three sealed glass vials containing one gram of autunite flakes each. A UV light source is included with this order. The three vials are shipped in a single black tin-plated steel box to protect the vials from crushing and to bring the parcel surface activity below the 0.5mR/hr shipping limit. (the unshielded specimen itself has an activity above 70 Bq/gram)
Autunite contains 48.27% uranium. These specimens glow bright green in the presence of UV light due to the presence of phosphorus. When a sealed specimen is placed within 1/4 inch of the Geiger tube, a count of 1000CPM can be expected. The size of each vial is 37.5mm tall by 15.4mm in maximum diameter. Each vial has been sealed closed using epoxy for safety purposes. Attempting to open the vial is not recommended.
Shipped with USPS First Class only. When shipped, this item will conform to USPS shipping restrictions.
If you are looking for a different amount in this vial, please feel free to contact me for a custom quote.
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
Geiger counter is not included.
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