From: N295VV@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 10:08:32 EDT
Subject: Re: depleted uranium
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
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From: n295v v

Depleted Uranium is a misnomer.  The stuff is hot.  Additionally, it is 
dangerous to inhale and to drill, sand, or otherwise create airborne 
particles.

I have seen D U that ran over 50 mR/hr.  Inhale a particle of that in your 
lung, and smoking cigarettes for 20 years will appear insignificant.  That is 
1/20 of  a REM, and it made my geiger counter sing like an Italian Soprano.

Additionally, I remember vividly taking two lathe-shavings of D U and 
touching them together with some force, and seeing them spark.  What exchange 
of energy was taking place, I don't know, but it scared hell out of me.

There are currently several big stinks happening at the Government level 
regarding toxicity of Uranium.  I have processed about 50 Kg of it over the 
years, but I still wish I hadn't.  It would not be very nice stuff to have on 
the floor of your family garage.

Jones
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