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Clear acrylic cube displaying a Uranium element (Atomic Number 92) embedded within, offering a scientific presentation for collectors and science enthusiasts.

Uranium Element Cube (2inch Autunite)

Name: Uranium Element Cube (2inch Autunite)
Brand: Engineered Labs
SKU: AC-102092-S1
Price: 108.95 USD
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Why Buy Uranium

Not many people can say that they own a piece of actual uranium. This sample of Uranium is a beautiful green crystal called Autunite. It is definitely a great conversation piece or a good way to keep annoying coworkers from coming to your desk. (*Requires a UV light to illuminate/fluoresce)

Please note that this item might be classified as hazardous material in certain countries. We suggest checking local guidelines to ensure compliance before placing your order.

Details

Made In USA
2x2x2 inches
Free Shipping within the US
50% Uranium sample (by mass)

Technical Info

It is 50% uranium by mass and is a naturally forming crystal of Uranium. Natural uranium contains about 0.7% uranium-235 which is the fissionable isotope used in nuclear reactors. This sample has about 2.5 grams of autunite which translates to about 8.75mg of the same isotope that nuclear bombs are made out of! The remaining 99.3% is U-238, also known as depleted uranium.

Uranium is a chemical element with the symbol U and atomic number 92. In its pure form, it is a silvery-grey metal but this sample is obviously not the metal form. Uranium is part of the actinide series of the periodic table.

Most people think of modern technology when they hear the word uranium since it is the key element in nuclear energy and nuclear weapons. However, Uranium was actually used as far back as the middle ages as a color additive to glass.

Regulations

It is not regulated by law because it is a natural crystal specimen. It is license-exempt and considered a Radioactive Ore Sample or Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM). That being said, Autunite is becoming increasingly hard to find and collect.

Safety

The cube is slightly radioactive but the acrylic shields most of the Alpha and Beta particles. Background radiation we are exposed to this every day is about 30CPM. These samples measure anywhere from 60 to 120 CPM. So about 2 to 4 times the background radiation. In comparison, you would receive more radiation flying on an airplane. X-rays at the doctors would be thousands of times this dose. Also, a side note the FDA allows for a person to consume about 20mg of uranium in their drinking water every year. The bottom line is that this cube is very safe unless you were somehow able to break it open and make pistachio pudding with it.

Care Instructions

Wash with mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water. Use a clean, soft cloth, or sponge. Rinse and blot dry with a damp cloth or chamois.

*Never use abrasive cleaners, household cleaners, window-cleaning fluids, scouring compounds, gritty cloths, or strong solvents such as alcohol, acetone, carbon tetrachloride, etc.*

To maintain the brilliant luster of acrylic, wax and occasionally with a quality grade of automobile paste wax (NOT A CLEANER WAX COMBINATION.) Apply a thin coat with a clean, cotton flannel cloth. Then wipe with a clean damp cloth. NEVER USE HOUSEHOLD SPRAY WAXES.

Proudly made in the U.S.A.

Building our periodic table in real-life

This is a gift for my teenage son, who is really excited about radioactivity. The cube is beautiful, and he's going to be so excited to have a "live" piece of uranium!

Uranium Element Cube (2inch Autunite)

Too cool

My son is going to love This

Came in mint condition, looks perfect, and is just cool to have. This is one of my personal favorites of the element cubes.

Uranium

My daughter loves the Uranium ore. She is thrilled to show it during her science presentation. I also appreciate how the Lab handled the delay in shipment.

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