[meteorite-list] The ultimate meteorite tester

[mark ford]

This whole 'spy poisoned by Polonium 210' thing; whilst clearly tragic
for those concerned, it was interesting reading the reports in the press
over the weekend, talk about complete misconception after misconception!


The revelation that 'you can actually buy a radioactive source in the
internet!' Erm, well actually you can buy a powerful Alpha source in
your local supermarket (in a smoke alarm). (Key detail is the activity
<1uCi!, which the press decided to 'overlook' in their reports) 

Now show me where you can buy a 700GBq Po-210 source (without any
'questions asked') and I will be worried, until then ....


Dave said:
> I think I'm gonna start a new hobby..... collecting radioactive
isotopes.

.. As HAL from '2001' would say: 'Im sorry Dave, I'm afraid you can't do
that!' :)


Mark





-----Original Message-----
From: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com
[mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Dave
Carothers
Sent: 27 November 2006 04:49
To: cynapse at charter.net; Meteorite Mailing List
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] The ultimate meteorite tester

As they say in their web site:  "If you're looking for a clean,
accurate,
certified radiation sources, here they are..."

I think I'm gonna start a new hobby..... collecting radioactive
isotopes.

Dave

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Darren Garrison" <cynapse at charter.net>
To: "Meteorite Mailing List" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2006 11:29 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] The ultimate meteorite tester


> Interesting note-- I just saw this web site featured on CBS news
tonight.
> Included a brief interview with the site operator.  It was on because
other than
> magnets, the site sells radioactive materials, including Palodium 210
(and
lists
> a few meteorites, but all show as "sold")
>
>
> On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:30:29 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >Take a look at the "supermagnets" near the bottom of the page.
Massive
> >rare-earth magnets.
> >
> >http://www.unitednuclear.com/magnets.htm
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