Another Sudicatis

Vlim · 07-18-2008, 09:08 AM

Normally speaking, the lens would be transparant with light emitting properties (that's where the radium bit came in).

The radium will oxidyze over time, creating a white/greyish surface that is no longer transparant nor light emitting, but still very much radioactive.

The oxidizing process will produce toxic fumes, so it's important to keep the stuff in a well-ventilated place (which a safe is usually not!).

07-18-2008, 09:08 AM	#6
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Normally speaking, the lens would be transparant with light emitting properties (that's where the radium bit came in). The radium will oxidyze over time, creating a white/greyish surface that is no longer transparant nor light emitting, but still very much radioactive. The oxidizing process will produce toxic fumes, so it's important to keep the stuff in a well-ventilated place (which a safe is usually not!).