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Re: radium dials
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Ron Twellman <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 24 Feb 2005 09:44:30 -0600
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Michael,
I'll give you the short answer and if you need more details, please contact me directly.

Storage - Ideally, physically separate from other collections, properly marked and in boxes and bags to contain any possibly loose materials.

Display - Only physically sound items on display, only when really necessary, displayed with sufficient distance between the artifact and the visitor so that physical contact is highly unlikely and the attenuation of the radioactivity over that distance reduces exposure to acceptable levels.  Inside a case whenever possible.

Handling - Wear disposable surgical gloves and be aware of what else you're touching such as your face or hair.
RT

Ron Twellman, Curator of Collections
EAA AirVenture Museum
P.O. Box 3065
Oshkosh, WI 54903-3065
920-426-5917
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Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 9:20 AM
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Subject: radium dials


How are folks storing, displaying, and handling instruments with radium dials?

Michael Aurele Simons
Director
Historical Electronics Museum
1745 Nursery Road
Linthicum, Maryland 21090
410-765-3803
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www.hem-usa.org

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