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Uranium glass radioactivity

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A Cookies Jar , Depression glass from the 40s . Pot à Cookies des années 40.

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9 comments on Uranium glass radioactivity

  1. JeremyBechen says:

    And here I was, thinking the glass was self-shielding :) .

    Got a clue what the model of the meter and/or probe is?

  2. merlindedouai says:

    Hi , the counter is a CD V-700 Leni ( Eni modified by Geoeclectronics , bought on Ebay USA ) the probe is a GEO-210 .Look at my others videos .Thanks , Fred .

  3. scilonthreat says:

    Looks older than 1940′s, is that lid zinc?

  4. outatime1955 says:

    how much is the geo 210

  5. merlindedouai says:

    Hello , the geo 210 cost about 100 USD , I find it on eBay USA , the seller is geoelectronics . The Geo 210 is only the pancake prob , the Geiger counter is a ” Leni ” sold by the same seller .
    Thank you very much , Fred .

  6. L3G3nD0001 says:

    I’d imagine if you get radioactive cookies =)

  7. Masamunecb says:

    After seeing this video I’ll have to check my mother’s depression glass.

  8. outatime1955 says:

    i want a cookie now ):

  9. triden55 says:

    I’d imagine it is just Alpha decay which is pretty much harmless. You can block alpha particles with a piece of paper and they won’t penetrate your skin.

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