Re: Static eliminator in copy machines

["Thomas J. O'Dou" <tom_dixie@email.msn.com>]

These are similar to the small (static eliminators) in sensitive
(microgram) scales.  They were distributed through laboratory equipment
distributors.

Tom O'Dou
radware@msn.com

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> From: Joe Alvarez <jalvarez@auxier.com>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu>
> Subject: RE: Static eliminator in copy machines
> Date: Wednesday, April 29, 1998 5:49 AM
> 
> You are correct, Tom.  I was referring to the usual office-sized
machines. 
>  Po-210 is the static eliminator of choice for very many applications. 
>  Does anyone know who supplies P0-210 static eliminators other than NRD
in 
> Grand Island, NY?  I believe that 3M discontinued their line.
> Joe Alvarez
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Thomas J. O'Dou [SMTP:tom_dixie@email.msn.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, April 29, 1998 4:18 AM
> To:	Multiple recipients of list
> Subject:	Re: Static eliminator in copy machines
> 
> Joe, I contolled a print shop where the very large copiers used Po-210
> strips made to create an ionization zone around the paper as it came off
> the roll to prevent it from sticking - static charge.
> 
> The activity of the sources was around 96 mCi.
> 
> Tom O'Dou
> tom_dixie@msn.com
> 
> ----------
> > From: Joe Alvarez <jalvarez@auxier.com>
> > To: Multiple recipients of list <radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu>
> > Subject: RE: Static eliminator in copy machines
> > Date: Tuesday, April 28, 1998 11:43 AM
> >
> > Photocopiers use a corona discharge wire as a static eliminator.
> Improperly sealed photocopiers have a distinct smell of ozone.
> >
> > Joe Alvarez
> > jalvarez@auxier.com
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:	Mr Jo [SMTP:mjo@scs.unr.edu]
> > Sent:	Tuesday, April 28, 1998 1:12 PM
> > To:	Multiple recipients of list
> > Subject:	Static eliminator in copy machines
> >
> > Do photocopiers have static eliminators that contain radioactive
> material? I
> > read a statement which listed photocopier as a device that benefits
from
> > radiation use. I have assumed that copiers may use some type of
eletronic
> > static eliminator device but I've never look into it. I will appreciate
> to
> > know. Thanks.  M. Jo
> >
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