Re: pitch blend

[bill_goldsmith@urscorp.com]

Irene:  Pitchblende is a very rich uranium ore containing on the order of
60% U.  You can expect to have ingrowth of progeny from the U-238 and U-235
chains.  Suggest you check the requirements of 10 CFR 40.
Bill Goldsmith
Radian Remediation Services
865.220.8265
bill_goldsmith@urscorp.com



                                                                                              
                                                                                              
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Hi Everyone,

Could anyone tell me if there is a radioactive component in pitch
blend.  We found some in a bottle in a lab and were wondering if we had to
label it with radioactive stickers or how to dispose it if necessary.

Please respond to me privately.

Thanks,

Irene Sakimoto
RSO


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Irene Sakimoto
Radiation Safety Officer
University of Hawaii
Environmental Health and Safety Office
2040 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI  96822
phone: 808-956-6475
fax: 808-956-3205
email: isakimot@hawaii.edu
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