Answer to Question #3562 Submitted to "Ask the Experts"

Category: Historical Issues/Applications

The following question was answered by an expert in the appropriate field:

Do you know where I can view some pictures of military guages or dials containing ²²⁶Ra?

Several pictures of military gauges and dials containing ²²⁶Ra can be found at the Oak Ridge Associated Universities Web site. Please click on each photo for a complete description and historical perspective of the item.

Eric Abelquist, CHP, PhD

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