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Some radioactive materials can emit a green glow under certain conditions due to the phenomenon called Cherenkov radiation, which occurs when charged particles travel through a medium faster than the speed of light in that medium. This is commonly seen in nuclear reactors with certain types of fuel rods. However, not all radioactive materials exhibit this green glow.
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At night the ruined city gave off a radioactive glow which could be seen for miles?
The radioactive glow emitted by the ruined city at night was visible for miles around due to the presence of radioactive materials that emitted light as a byproduct of their decay. This eerie glow served as a haunting reminder of the devastation that had befallen the city.
What causes radioactive things to glow?
Radioactive materials can emit radiation which can interact with nearby molecules, causing them to emit light. This phenomenon is known as Cherenkov radiation and is responsible for the glowing effect seen in some radioactive substances.
Do items that glow in the dark contain radioactive substances such as a cell phone covers or TV remotes that glows in the dark?
Probably not. At one time a radium compound was used to make watches that glowed in the dark. This is no longer done, and most glow in the dark materials are now simply phosphorescent. The kind that need to be "charged up" by exposure to light and go dark after a few minutes to an hour or so are not radioactive.
If glow in the dark stuff has radium how come it doesn't kill you?
Glow-in-the-dark products no longer use radium due to its radioactive properties. Instead, they use non-radioactive materials like phosphorescent pigments or dyes that absorb and emit light. These materials have no harmful effects on health since they do not emit radiation.
What term is radioactive materials are implanted into the tissues to be treated?
The term for implanting radioactive materials into tissues for treatment is called brachytherapy.
Does nuclear waste glow green?
No- but it looks good in the comics. Most radioactive waste does not glow in ANY color. Very high level radioactive may exhibit Cherenkov radiation effects, and glow blue or purple.
How do you build a radioactive model?
To build a radioactive model, you can start by using materials such as glow-in-the-dark paint or stickers to represent the radioactive element. You can also add labels indicating the atomic number and mass of the element. Consider using materials that emit a faint glow to mimic radioactivity. Remember to handle any materials carefully and safely.
At night the ruined city gave off a radioactive glow which could be seen for miles?
The radioactive glow emitted by the ruined city at night was visible for miles around due to the presence of radioactive materials that emitted light as a byproduct of their decay. This eerie glow served as a haunting reminder of the devastation that had befallen the city.
Are glow sticks radioactive?
No, glow sticks are not radioactive. They emit light through a chemical reaction, typically involving hydrogen peroxide and a phenyl oxalate ester. The light emitted is a result of this chemical reaction, not radioactivity.
How do you know if a meteor is radioactive?
Meteors are typically not radioactive as they are composed of various elements and minerals found in space. However, if a meteorite were to contain radioactive materials, it would need to be tested using specialized equipment to detect radiation levels.
Why are radioactive things colored green in movies?
Severe misunderstanding.Early radium dial watches and instruments glowed green where the "radium" paint had been applied. People assumed that was the radium glow. Actually radium does not glow at all, what gave the green glow was a phosphor (not phosphorus that is an element that burns easily, phosphors are compounds that glow when "excited" - the brightest and cheapest phosphors glow green) excited by the radiation emitted by the radium.The X-ray Fluoroscope used a phosphor screen that glowed green when excited by the X-rays.So people then assumed anything radioactive glowed green. (I almost wish, but humans have no sense that can detect radioactivity.)Hope that helps.
Do radioacvtive substances glow?
Yes. Radioactive substances glow .
What causes radioactive things to glow?
Radioactive materials can emit radiation which can interact with nearby molecules, causing them to emit light. This phenomenon is known as Cherenkov radiation and is responsible for the glowing effect seen in some radioactive substances.
How does polonium glow green?
Polonium glowing green is due to a phenomenon called radioluminescence. When polonium undergoes radioactive decay, it emits alpha particles that collide with a phosphor material in the surroundings. This collision causes the phosphor to emit light, which can manifest as a green glow when observed.
Are minerals that glow in the dark radioactive?
Minerals that glow in the dark may or may not be radioactive. There are some other reasons that a mineral could glow in the dark without it being radioactive. Certainly if a material is radioactive enough it will glow in the dark. But note that some radioactive materials are only weakly radioactive, and an observer will not be able to see them glow in the dark.
Do items that glow in the dark contain radioactive substances such as a cell phone covers or TV remotes that glows in the dark?
Probably not. At one time a radium compound was used to make watches that glowed in the dark. This is no longer done, and most glow in the dark materials are now simply phosphorescent. The kind that need to be "charged up" by exposure to light and go dark after a few minutes to an hour or so are not radioactive.
If glow in the dark stuff has radium how come it doesn't kill you?
Glow-in-the-dark products no longer use radium due to its radioactive properties. Instead, they use non-radioactive materials like phosphorescent pigments or dyes that absorb and emit light. These materials have no harmful effects on health since they do not emit radiation.
