URANIUM!

[bphgravity]

Under 500.6(B)(1) FPN states that "certain metal dusts may have characteristics that require safeguards beyond those required for atmospheres containing the dusts of AL, Magnesium, and their commerical alloys."
It goes on to say, "For example, zirconium, thorium, and uranium dusts have extremely low ignition temperatures [as low as 68 degrees F.]...
What an understatement!!!
I don't know about you, but the last thing I would be concerned about is low ignition temperature! I see Uranium on the MSDS and I am out of there!

 

[charlie b]

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Whatever for? If you don?t use it as a salt substitute or a face cream, and if you follow any instructions on the MSDS, it presents far less of a health hazard than, say, smoking one cigarette, eating one doughnut, or working on a live 120V panel.

Most (indeed 99.28%) of the Uranium encountered in nature is of the 92U238 variety. This stuff undergoes radioactive decay so slowly that it takes over a billion years to make a significant dent in the initial numbers of uranium atoms. If I were to propose dropping grains of sand on your hand from an hourglass that was calibrated to empty half of its contents over a 4 trillion year period, would you be concerned that the sand might wear the skin right off your hand? So if it?s radiation that concerns you, be aware that you could get higher doses of radiation by spending five minutes in bright sunshine without a hat, or by sitting next to someone on the carpool ride to work (i.e., from the radiation sources that each of us carries in every cell of our bodies).

The concept of an MSDS is to make sure we are aware of any health hazards inherent in any materials that we use in our jobs. You are certainly free (and welcome) to handle any job-related safety concerns in any manner that seems appropriate to you, any manner that leaves you comfortable with the balance of ?hazards and risks? versus ?safety measures and getting the job done.? But please don?t raise an alarm (i.e., ?The sky is falling!?) over this specific material, or at least don?t raise any alarm over any hazard that is not addressed in the MSDS itself.

Charles E. Beck, P.E.
Nine year veteran of the US Navy Nuclear Power Program.
Fifteen year consultant to the US Nuclear Generation Industry.

 

[tvgaconsultants]

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Charlie,
If only more people in this nation would relizes that satisically they will die from a car accident than from nuclear radition(from nuclar facilities), then maybe the nuclear power gen industry would not find it so hard to build more generatin facities.

 

[bphgravity]

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I am not against NUCLEAR power or anything, but a car reck can be cleaned up in an hour, whereas a meltdown sticks around for awhile. After a car wreck, several people may be hurt or dead, but the event is over. With Nuclear fallout, the effects cross generations of families. Just check out the community of CHERNOBAL. I was really only being toung-in-check on my original post to bring out the fact that the codes concern is ignition temperature of uranium dust. Its just a funny note. Its just worded funny.
Alternative energy is a great topic and I agree more needs to be done to get away from dinasour fuels. I say the answer has been in front of us since the "Big Bang", GRAVITY!

[ May 02, 2003, 05:00 PM: Message edited by: bphgravity ]

 

[Ed MacLaren]

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That's what hydro power is - gravity power!

Ed

 

[bphgravity]

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True, but I am talking about Gravitational field waves that may induce EMF. There is not that much of a difference between Electromagnetism and Gravity. Its the whole polarity thing that throughs a wrench in the works. Anyone know where I could get some repulsive gravity?

 

[roger]

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Carefull, someone may give you an answer.

Roger

 

[russellroberts]

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Repulsive gravity? The Romulans have had it for years!

 

[bphgravity]

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It may sound like UFO's and Star Trek, but it is a real science. There are several companies that are working on field-effect propulsion technology that provides thrust without expelling mass. (Including NASA ans Lockheed Martin) It is based on Ion-drive propulsion technology and only uses electricity to produce thrust. (nanotechnology)
Right now there are "Lifters" that require around 17.5-kV to lift a 1-pound device approx. 1-foot while consuming around 3.5-mA. It may sound like magnetic phenomenon, but it really is not.
The technology is a combination of Ion-wind theory and vacuum pressure distortion. (antigravity) Basically, instead of an actual repulsive force at the atomic level, Ions that are effected by quantum gravity exerting pressure against other associated Ions creating thrust.
How this ties together to alternative energy is that electrical theory shows that a magnetic field can create EMF, and EMF creates a magnetic field. (generator/motor)
Well, if electricity can create Ion pressure distortion, can Ion-wind create electricty. The conversion efficency right now would be quite low, but seemingly possible.

 

[roger]

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Bryan, in some cases the "Ion-Wind theory has been disproved in the "lifters" tests. (The "lifter" levitated in the absense or blocking of the Ion-Winds)

The only problem I see with nuclear fall out is the issue with auto insurance.

I had an insurance policy that specifically excluded repainting my vehicle in the event of nuclear fall out due to war. :roll:

Roger

[ May 03, 2003, 11:28 PM: Message edited by: roger ]

 

[bphgravity]

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Hello Roger.
Most of those "bag" test where to prove that another form electrokinetic propulsion was possible beyond Ion-wind. By isolating field and environmental effects on the lifter (blocking Ionization process) it could be proved that other forces were at work. There appeared to be a a "mixed effect" that was taking place. That other effect has been determined to be vacuum pressure distortion or Biefeld-Brown transducing. (no mass expelled, only quantum pressure)
I am not really interested in propulsion aspects of this technology, but the force relations between gravititaional fields and electricity. I can show the mathematical relation, but the mechanics are a different issue. The main issue now being to product of mass and acceleration reuirements for effective force. I know, sounds like BS. I truely feel that in maybe 10 years, gravity manipulation will be as popular as fuel-cell technology that is current getting alot of attention.
My insurance policy stills says "denial of coverage for any act of GOD..." For some faiths, everything that happens is an act of GOD. For others there is no GOD. If I get a parking lot ding in my door, who is going to determine my coverage?

 

[bennie]

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Roger: This topic reminds me of my plans to revisit Bikini and Eniwetak Atolls in the Marshall Islands.

I am improving in my health condition. If I keep feeling OK I may make an attempt this summer.

Bikini is still one of the radiation hot spots in the world. Short time only, visits are approved for Bikini due to the exposure.

I bought a new video camera, studio quality. So far I have only filmed the squirrels in my back yard.

 

[bennie]

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Bryan: There was this woman who harnessed a 12 volt power source, and with the force of gravity, made a lethal weapon.

She dropped a car battery on her husbands head

 

[russellroberts]

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Bryan, some guy sideswiped my work truck yesterday while my wife was driving it. His excuse was "My cell phone was ringing" This was an "Act of Cingular"

 

[roger]

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Bennie, congratulations on your improving health.

We all had faith you would bounce back.

Please keep us informed of when you head to the islands.

Roger

 

[bennie]

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Thanks Roger; Take a two week vacation and go with me. We can hit Kwaj, and Roi Namur.

 

[roger]

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Bennie, the invitation is truly an honor.

When I read this I mentioned it to the better half and she said "let's do it"

We were at her parents house at Christmas going through pictures and came across one of her family at the easter parade in Kwajilean in the early 60's.

Anyways, whether we could make it or not, I know you will enjoy your experience.

Roger

[ May 04, 2003, 08:52 PM: Message edited by: roger ]

 

[bennie]

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Not so far out as one may think. I need a cameraman or woman, plus recorder of events.

Think about it.

Regards: Bennie