Re: thorium nitrate

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From: gibson
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 1995 03:17

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It was used in the project physics course for some half life
experiments.  I don't think you have to worry about it being dangerous.
However in the totally risk aversion society we live in, I bet someone
could find a way to convince the jury that just being in the same county
caused them to develop a cold or some other fatal disease.

Alan
Rochester Adams HS

On Mon, 27 Feb 1995, Stephen W. Krueger wrote:

> We have been doing a comprehensive inventory at our high school, and
> found a jar labeled "Thorium nitrate".  It is radioactive as we have
> tested it with the gieger counter.  However, it isn't labeled as to
> which isotope it is.  It appears to be old, say 50's vintage.  If anyone
> has any information about this substance, it would be appreciated.
> We would like to dispose of it properly.
>
> Steve Krueger
> TSSWK@ACAD1.ALASKA.EDU
> Palmer High School
> Palmer, AK
> (907)745-3241
>

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