Re: thorium nitrate

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1 total messages Started by Donald E. Simanek Mon, 27 Feb 1995 22:18

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Author: Donald E. Simanek
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 1995 22:18

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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.
>

Is there a college or university nearby with a scintillation spectrometer?
They could use it to show you what isotopes are there, and might even be
willing to take the sample off your hands (if you are concerned about it).

        -- Donald

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