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Uranium Ore Fragments

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  • Unprocessed Radioactive Ore Sample (NORM) Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials
  • License Exempt - low radioactive ore sample size and CPM activity will vary.
  • Useful for testing Geiger counters and performing nuclear experiments
  • Shipping compiles to Federal NRC and postal regulations
  • Radioactive minerals are for educational and scientific use only.

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 6 x 4 inches
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2001
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Images SI
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000796XXM
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,497 ratings

Product Description

Radioactive Ore Specimen.

The ore sample is Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials
(NORM). Our Uranium Ore samples are perfect for Geiger counter testing and educational purposes. Each sample is an unprocessed natural source of diverse radioactive materials. These samples, varying in size and activity levels, are measured for radioactivity using a certified and calibrated Digital Geiger counter. Ideal for enthusiasts and professionals alike, our Radioactive Ore samples come in a securely labeled metal container, shipped in accordance with NRC and Postal Service regulations.

Our radioactive ore samples may contain one or more minerals such as:

Tyuyamunite (green/yellow)
Uraninite (Black, Crystalline)
Pitchblende (Black)
Carnotite (Green/Yellow, Lemon-Yellow)
Uranophane (Bright Yellow)
Gummite (Orange-Brown)

Counts Per Minute (CPM) activity rate listed on the label is the activity level that includes all radiation types: alpha, beta and gamma.

Since alpha radiation is the main form of radioactivity given off by the ore sample, if your Geiger counter can not detect alpha radiation, it will show a much lower Counts Per Minute (CPM).

When checking with an alpha-sensitivee Geiger counte,r it is important to set the Geiger counter to its CPM mode and to locate the hot spot on the ore sample.

Each ore sample is checked and measured for its radioactivity using a Digital Geiger counter that has passed ANSI-STD N323A calibration from an independent government-licensed lab conforming to NRC regulations 10-CFR-34, 10-CFR-35, making the Geiger counter suitable for regulatory inspections.

License exempt. Radioactive ore sample size and CPM activity will vary. Shipped in labeled metal container as shown.

Disposal:

US Federal Regulations do not require special requirements to dispose of NORM material, however local city and state regulations may differ from Federal Regulations. One needs to check with local regulators on how to dispose of NORM material.
Shipping Information: We comply with Section 13 from part 40 of the NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission rules and regulations and Postal Service regulations specified in 49 CFR 173.421 for activity limits of low-level radioactive materials. The item is shipped in accordance with Postal Service activity limits specified in Publication 52.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
1,497 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality and fun of the precision measuring product. They mention that it works well, is a great little conversation piece and a good tester for any Geiger counter. That said, some dislike the size and differ on safe, and value.

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29 customers mention27 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the uranium ore. They say it's a great specimen, and is useful for a variety of purposes. Some customers also mention that it' a good novelty item and a useful tool for demonstrating the use of a Geiger counter.

"...And now I’m a little more “cool” than before! LOL. Awesome little natural product." Read more

"...Also a great novelty item. This is also a great conversation starter...." Read more

"This is a nice, very active uranium sample that's useful for testing geiger counters...." Read more

"...the product, and it's probably the best part because of its semi-menacing look...." Read more

13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

Customers like the performance of the uranium ore. They say it works well, is great for testing radiological devices, and is a good tester for any Geiger counter.

"This is a nice, very active uranium sample that's useful for testing geiger counters...." Read more

"...They are easy to build and they work. If this freaks you out, find some uranium glass (also called vaseline glass)...." Read more

"...Everything turned out very well and i am satisfied." Read more

"...I keep it on my desk, its a great conversation piece but it is otherwise pointless. Kinda annoyed that I got such a tiny piece." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the precision measuring kit to be fun. They mention that it is a great little conversation piece and a stocking stuffer for their science nerd son, and that it's fun to show the kids.

"...Also a great novelty item. This is also a great conversation starter...." Read more

"...I keep it on my desk, its a great conversation piece but it is otherwise pointless. Kinda annoyed that I got such a tiny piece." Read more

"A great little conversation piece and stocking stuffer for my science nerd son" Read more

"...Also an interesting novelty and great conversation starter. It's safe too (assuming you don't ingest it!)" Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the safe. Some mention it's safe, while others say it' s toxic.

"...What better way to do that than own some uranium? It’s safe. Shipping was fast. And now I’m a little more “cool” than before! LOL...." Read more

"...don't actually think it's a good value for $50, the sample you get isn't especially radioactive and it definitely isn't large. Or medium sized...." Read more

"...It is totally harmless, just don't rub your hands on it and eat your sandwich for lunch. Wash your hands after handling it...." Read more

"...This sample is stronger than I expected, but is still perfectly safe." Read more

6 customers mention4 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's great value for the money, while others say it' overpriced.

"...Great value for the money." Read more

"...It seems a bit pricey but it's nice to have a reliable radiation demonstration piece like this." Read more

"...For me it was worth the money. Would buy again. Great addition to my collection." Read more

"Very good acquisitionexcellent seller" Read more

13 customers mention3 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the precision measuring device. They mention that the device is small and the sample is small.

"...$50, the sample you get isn't especially radioactive and it definitely isn't large. Or medium sized...." Read more

"I bought this just so I could say I bought Uranium on Amazon. The sample is small but it is Uranium...." Read more

"...It's a fairly decent sized rock, takes up about 10% of the container...." Read more

"I ordered 3 samples, 2 of them were very small, all 3 are very weak, 500cpm-600cpm only...." Read more

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3 Stars
Just to make it clear for everyone...here are pics of what you'll get...
I have to admit that I misled myself on this purchase. The closeup of the metaloid container that ships with it didn't help. I was thinking that container was larger than it turned out to be and that it was a container designed to provide shielding of radioactive materials. I wasn't aware that a small, gravel sized piece of rock with a ho-hum cpm could fetch about $50. Now I know. I took pics of everything you'll get and I included a penny so you can get a good idea of the scale. The container is made of a substance that's at least part metal. It's the thin metal used in holiday candy assortments and such, with a sticker on it. They packaged the product well and shipped it in a timely manner. I don't actually think it's a good value for $50, the sample you get isn't especially radioactive and it definitely isn't large. Or medium sized. It does come with a homemade, official looking certificate which swears to the value of your newest acquisition's cpm. If you don't have high expectations this is a well rounded type of gift.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2013
So after a few weeks I finally had the balls to open the container and see what's inside. The item came in white cardboard container which displays the radioactivity symbol and the warnings about the product, and it's probably the best part because of its semi-menacing look. Inside that container was a smaller metal container which was very well protected in bubble wrap and foamy things. This metal container has no labels of any kind. Inside the metal container is the uranium inside a plastic bag surrounded by more foamy things. The uranium looks just like any other little rock, and when I say little, I mean little. It was disappointing it didn't glow like kryptonite, because I don't have a Geiger counter to check it and see if it's really radioactive, so this could be just a little rock and not uranium.

So, I paid $7 for the right to say I ordered uranium on the internet, I guess, not bad, better than $40.

One thing, on the white container the warning says that the "specimen emits alpha, beta and gamma rays", I'm not sure about the beta or gamma, but I definitely feel the alpha rays because immediately after opening the container I got this impulse to drink beer and watch sports.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly hot little source.
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021
I am a "Radiation Worker" in the U.S. so I have experience working with radioactive sources. I bought a geiger counter for personal use (GQ GMC-600+) and I wanted to get an idea of its function. I ordered the Uranium sample, which did take a bit longer to arrive than I anticipated, but it was worth the wait.

As you can see from the picture I attached, with direct contact to the Uranium sample my GC indicated a high of 6.874 Milli-Roentgens/hour of Gamma decay, and 24,060 Counts Per Minute of Alpha decay! The label on the can and bag the sample comes in says 2697 CPM when it was tested, so the technician must have found the weakest part of the sample when testing. This sample is stronger than I expected, but is still perfectly safe.
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