The outside of the tin reads "690 cpm", a bit lower than what I expected, but still more than enough to test my Radiacode 103. I left it in the thin plastic bag (I would put it in another bag, it's so thin it could tear) and put the Radiacode on top and got a rate around 0.70 uSv/h and around 1.5kCPM.
Was able to successfully detect the Radium 226 (a byproduct of Uranium decay, and the main detectable isotope in gamma spectroscopy) and Uranium 235. Legit sample, but I think you can get cheaper samples elsewhere.
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Expensive, But It Is Uranium Ore
The outside of the tin reads "690 cpm", a bit lower than what I expected, but still more than enough to test my Radiacode 103. I left it in the thin plastic bag (I would put it in another bag, it's so thin it could tear) and put the Radiacode on top and got a rate around 0.70 uSv/h and around 1.5kCPM.Was able to successfully detect the Radium 226 (a byproduct of Uranium decay, and the main detectable isotope in gamma spectroscopy) and Uranium 235. Legit sample, but I think you can get cheaper samples elsewhere.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
The outside of the tin reads "690 cpm", a bit lower than what I expected, but still more than enough to test my Radiacode 103. I left it in the thin plastic bag (I would put it in another bag, it's so thin it could tear) and put the Radiacode on top and got a rate around 0.70 uSv/h and around 1.5kCPM.
Was able to successfully detect the Radium 226 (a byproduct of Uranium decay, and the main detectable isotope in gamma spectroscopy) and Uranium 235. Legit sample, but I think you can get cheaper samples elsewhere.
Was able to successfully detect the Radium 226 (a byproduct of Uranium decay, and the main detectable isotope in gamma spectroscopy) and Uranium 235. Legit sample, but I think you can get cheaper samples elsewhere.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
came a week earlier then expected the card and tin says 1300 cpm but my detector has gone up to 6k :P its a pretty rock to
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Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
Just to make it clear for everyone...here are pics of what you'll get...
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
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.
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
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