[ RadSafe ] Disposal of Samarium

[Chuck Cooper]

Good Afternoon,

I recently came across a container of Samarium(-40 mesh, 99% trace metals
basis). It is unopened. It has a radioactive symbol on it. Does anyone have
any information on this material. I know it is a flammable solid. Any
thoughts on disposal would also be appreciated?  Should it go out as RAM?
NORM? Hazardous?

Anybody know what EU RAM symbol means?

Thanks

Dave

David J. McDonough, MS, CHMM
Hazardous Waste Manager
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Temple University
Environmental Health & Radiation Safety
3307 N. Broad Street, Room B-49
Phila. PA 19140
Office-215-707-0109
Fax-215-707-1600
Cell-215-768-1928
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