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Originally Posted by danscope
Hi, Just because nuclear isotopes most often take their time killing you and making you sick, nonethe less removes nothing from the certain fact that they are most insideous, and have no place being released into the environment for ANY purpose. Knowledge is a powerful thing, and certain knowledge should and does weigh heavily on the shoulders of the responsible.
By the way: I spent 6 years in Subs. You do learn a few things along the way.
Best regards, Dan
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Then we should avoid potassium, because potassium 40 is mildly radioactive, with a shorter half life that U238. Of course, we need potassium to live. Oh, well.
Again, DU has a very long half-life and emits very little radiation. Further, we are already exposed to uranium in the environment. Breathing heavy DU dust or eating substantial amounts of DU is not a good idea, but then the same can be said for many other substances - many of which are far more dangerous. And, more uranium is put into the environment by burning coal than in direct use.
The one really effective way DU kills is when it is used in weapons, but again, it is not unique in this roll.