Radioactive material storage? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by ArgentRaven@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I inherited my grandfather's WWII compass, and had it sitting around for a long time on a shelf. I recently got a Geiger counter, and find that it's radioactive. Around 10 microsieverts/hr. Apparently they used radium paint to make them glow in the dark. I can't just throw it away, but I don't want it potentially causing a danger to others in the room. Is there some sort of lead lined box I can put it in, or some kind of prevention I can do? Is there anyone experienced with this sort of thing that can offer some advice?

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[-] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

That's handy and I'm bookmarking it for quick reference. I have one for the Geiger counter, but it's just numbers and doesn't have examples.

Thanks!

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