Actinium Element Cube

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Actinium's atomic number is 89 and its symbol is Ac. It is a soft, silvery-white radioactive metal, actinium reacts rapidly with oxygen and moisture in air forming a white coating of actinium oxide that prevents further oxidation. The name actinium originates from the Ancient Greek aktis, aktinos, meaning beam or ray. Discovered by Friedrich Oskar Giesel in 1902. Owing to its scarcity, high price, and radioactivity, actinium has no significant industrial use. Its current applications include a neutron source and an agent for radiation therapy. This display is contained within crystal clear Lucite acrylic.

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
  • Radioactive symbol. No sample.

Safety

We get asked about the radioactivity and overall safety of the periodic tables/cubes from time to time. These are legitimate concerns and we wanted to address those concerns here. Although there are several elements in the cubes that are dangerous or toxic, the acrylic and glass ampules make the products safe to handle and store.

The average American is exposed to 0.034 mrem/hr from background radiation (300 mrem/year). In other words, a person will get three times the radiation from natural background radiation which includes the sun, food, radon, and the environment, than they will from holding a radioactive element in one of our Lucite Acrylic displays.

Care Instructions

Wash with a mild soap and lukewarm water. Use a microfiber cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners.

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Stephen Cyranowski
Actinium

This was my sixth cube in my collection and I love all of them.