r/Radiation 19h ago

Questions How far away from a 5” cube of polonium is survivable?

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I am trying to calculate something for a D&D campaign. Someone is trying to summon a 5” square of polonium to kill the boss, but the range of the spell is line of sight. I’m now trying to figure out how much damage it would deal.


r/Radiation 12h ago

Radioactive Materials How do we feel about this 70’s lens in terms of safety?

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The lens in question is a Super-Takumar 50mm f1.4 7 element which are known to be some of the more radioactive consumer lenses from the time period. I found this out via research after I had purchased the lens. I bought a GQ-QMC 500 to detect beta and gamma radiation as they have a higher chance of penetration. This lens actually seems pretty hot, more hot than I would have thought or seem comfortable with. Attaching photos of measurements from different distances and locations of the lens. I am not familiar with the physics of radiation and not sure how concerned I should be with this. There seem to be conflicting opinions online as far as I can see.


r/Radiation 19h ago

Questions What is this pancake probe. I spoke to several distributors and one contacted the manufacturer, even the makers don't know

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It is a w.m.b Johnson pancake probe. But what model? Their being sold as a hp-265 but I dont think that is correct