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How dangerous is Uranium ore to handle? (Rads)
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i just got a sample of ore as a test source for my gieger counter. It weighs around 200 g. About the size of a fist. It came today and is reading almost 2000cpm up close. I have wrapped it in thick tin foil and keeps it outside. (It will be kept in shed) how dangerous is this amount of cpm To handle? And how long is that safe? And what precautions should i take? (Its also kept in clear bag. Not directly handled. )
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