Re: [ATM] Barnesite Re: industrial polishing pads?

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--- Original message from "Bob May" <rmay@nethere.com>: --------------


> Actually, when you look at things, everything is radioactive!  It
> just depends upon how fast the stuff cooks off.  I'll also note
> that pure CeO is white, not a flesh or ornge color that you
> usually see it.  There are contaminates in the CeO, , just like
> there is in Barnsite.  Since Vanadium is a heavy metal, there are
> alot of other variations of that heavy metal aloong with other
> heavier metals that will get into the mix depending upon where
> the Barnsite comes from.
> For those who are paranoid about radioactivity, don't go near
> granite or you will get zapped by the radioactivity from it!
> 
> Bob May


If you REALLY want to get deeply paranoid....stay away from yourself.  Every second, 8 atoms of carbon-14 decay in your body!!!

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Dan F.
Memphis, TN
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