Radioactive Red Pocket 4.5" Hot Atomic Geiger Check Source 27 KCPM+ NICE!, US $28.99 – Picture 0

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Radioactive Red Pocket 4.5" Hot Atomic Geiger Check Source 27 Kcpm+ Nice!

US $28.99

Jeannette, Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 30th

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This auction is for a crescent shaped piece of pottery in the Orange color, commonly known as "Radioactive Red", measuring roughly 4.5" long. The items get their unique color by using naturally occurring Uranium compounds in the glaze...the result is a bright orange color as well as some residual radio-activity. This piece can be used as a geiger check source to allow safe checking and operations of a Geiger counter or Scintillator system. Measuring the activity on a modified and calibrated CDV-700 Geiger Counter using a pancake style probe, the total activity was roughly 26 - 29 KCPM, combined alpha/beta/gamma. The majority of activity is in the form of Beta with a small Alpha component and a very small gamma count. This particular item is about average in activity for similar items. Pancake probes are more sensitive than a standard "Pickle" or "Hot Dog" style of probe, so your readings could be more or less than the readings I found, depending on the sensitivity of your probe. Pickle probes typically are about half as sensitive as a pancake probe and won't detect Alpha. The item is not marked by any manufacturer and the orange colored glaze is a bit darker than typical HLC Fiesta items and is not as nicely finished, but it is every bit as hot! I couldn't measure the interior space, but it has to be above the 28K CPM I measured at the top opening. This would be great for surrounding specimens in atomic energies. The item is in nice shape and could be used for either a geiger check source or as an everyday storage item...they have been in use for over half a century with no problems! Please look carefully at the pictures to get a better idea of the nice shape and condition this old timer is still in...don't let this measured and well preserved item slip away...they are getting harder to find every day! Payments are accepted using Paypal and Visa. Cash is accepted for face to face deliveries. Delivery is via USPS Priority service, please add $2.60 per $100 coverage ($1.30 per $50) if insurance is desired. Please advise me if alternate postal delivery is desired. Multiple auctions may be combined with notification from the buyer to do so. No refunds from lost/stolen items will be considered without insurance coverage. Returns are not typically considered unless there is damage or other mitigating factors...buyer's remorse is not a valid reason. Any returns must be shipped with adequate insurance and shipped at the buyer's expense unless otherwise agreed to. Overseas delivery will be done at actual costs. This auction is a contract and by bidding on the item you agree to abide by the provisions stated. Pa residents will need to add 6% sales tax. I apologize for all of the legal mumbo-jumbo, but it only takes one or two bad apples to ruin everything, so I had to include this stuff to protect myself as well as the buyer. Scam artists and scam attempts will be reported to the authorities for prosecution to the full extent of any laws that pertain to it. As always, feel free to ask any questions. THANK YOU FOR BIDDING!! GOOD LUCK!!!! Delivery will be delayed until after July 10th as I will be out of town and not available to ship this until then.

Condition:

Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

Country of Manufacture

United States