Uranium Glass – Collectible Radioactive Glassware From a Bygone Era – Design You Trust

Uranium Glass – Collectible Radioactive Glassware From a Bygone Era


Till Westermeyer

Believe it or not, there was once a time when people exposed themselves to harmful levels of radiation to create uranium glass – detailed, fluorescent glassware that glowed a radioactive green under black light. Some antique collectors still live with them in their homes today.

h/t: odditycentral


drdavidpowers

As its name suggests, uranium glass is a special type of glass made with uranium oxide, which gives it a yellow or yellow-green tint, but also makes it radioactive and causes it to glow green under a UV black light. The proportion of uranium in this type of glass usually varies from trace levels to about 2 percent, although uranium glass made in the early twentieth century contained up to 25 percent uranium. Interestingly, the fluorescence of uranium glass is not related to its radioactivity, but is a chemical property of the uranium. In fact, uranium glass is considered generally safe to use, as long as you don’t use it constantly…


drdavidpowers

The general rule of thumb is to treat uranium glass the same as you would any type pf leaded glass. it’s safe for occasional use, but you shouldn’t actually store foods and drinks in such containers, especially if they are acidic, as these tend to leech out the uranium. Also, you shouldn’t spend more than two hours a day cleaning your collection of uranium glass, especially if the items have a large concentration of uranium.


radioactiveantiques

Radioactive substances in uranium glassware are firmly bound by the glass, which significantly reduces the risk of their spreading into the environment. A uranium glass item with a content of uranium oxides of around 2 percent in emits about 100 μR / h, which makes it safe to use. It’s also worth noting that such items only emit radiation in a range of no more than 10-15 cm, so storing them in a glass case in a residence should pose no considerable health risks.


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques


radioactiveantiques

If you want more awesome content, subscribe to 'Design You Trust Facebook page. You won't be disappointed.

More Inspiring Stories

Real-Life Orc: Brazilian Tattoo Artist Has Giant Tusks Implanted to Resemble Fictional Creature
Artist Covered The Poland National Gallery’s Staircase In Colorful Paint
"Everyone is Awesome": Lego Launch First-Ever LGBTQ-Themed Set
Streamliners: Locomotives And Bullet Trains In The Age Of Speed And Style
DeskSpace: Handcrafted Solar System Desk Accessory
9-Year-Old Kid Who Kept Getting In Trouble For Doodling In Class Gets A Job Decorating A Restaurant With His Drawings
Be Fearless. Be Seated. A 'Dangerously Safe' Stool Series For The Fearless
Superb Giant Monkey-King-Shaped Transformer Statue Displayed In Chinese City Of Qingdao
2020 Christmas Tree Ornaments That Are Actually Funny
Forensic Artist Brilliantly Reconstructs A Face From An Empty Skull-Shaped Bottle Of Crystal Head Vodka
These Incredible Sand Sculptures By Andoni Bastarrika Are The Ultimate Childhood Dream
Adorable Rocket Raccoon Backpack Buddy
Artist Mark Jenkins Has Reached A Whole New Level Of Trolling While Calling It Art
Photographer Invited Locals To Decorate Their Balconies For Christmas, Here Are The First 8 Original Decorations
Early 1950s Tijuana Bible, a Humorous Pamphlet About Urination
Minnesota Man Breaks Hair-Raising World Record with 42.5-inch Mohawk
These Inflatables Make It Look Like There’s A Sea Monster Attack In Philadelphia
Artist Krissy Elisabeth Arranges Amazing Photo Shoots That Show-Off The Beauty Of Her Hair
Facebook Users Are Choosing The Graffiti For The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
Super Sleek, Modern And Minimalist Playing Cards By Joe Doucet
This Is What Men Should Wear According To Fashion Designer Walter Van Beirendonck
Low-Cost Cosplay Guy Returns With More Cheap Costumes
Anthony Faucheese, A Pizza Tribute to Anthony Fauci
Vintage Photos of Cars During Winter in the 1950s and ’60s