Hackmanite plates exposed to nuclear radiation (IMAGE)

University of Turku

Hackmanite plates exposed to nuclear radiation

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Hackmanite plates that have changed colour upon radiation in the laboratory of the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority. The plates show the deepening colour as the radiation dose increases: the shorter the distance, the larger the dose and deeper the colour. Na, Br, K, Rb and Li are different hackmanite types.

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