Re: mantle

[Joe Provost <provost@mhd1.moorhead.msus.edu>]

I believe these mantles are no longer sold in the US.  However as of last
year or so they were availible in Canada.  I use this as a demonstration
for sheilding, distance  and to discuss positive and safe uses for isotopes.

>Srebro:
>
>Thorium impregnated lantern mantles are not uncommon, so it is not clear
>how much interest your post might generate.  However, in the interest of
>communication, you should be more specific.  RADSAFERs generally know that
>everything is, to some extent, radioactive.  Consequently, saying
>"radioactive mantle" means no more than saying "mantle."
>
>Charlie Willis
>caw@nrc.gov
>
>
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Joe Provost
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Moorhead State University
Moorhead MN 56563
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