Woman Loves 'Favorite' Plate—Until She Looks Closer: 'Scary'
Summary
A woman on Reddit discovered her favorite plate is made of uranium glass, which is known to emit low levels of radiation. Discussions on Reddit focused on whether the plate poses any real danger, with some commenters suggesting that the risk is minimal if the glass is intact.Key Facts
- A Reddit user posted a photo of her favorite plate, revealing it is made from uranium glass.
- Uranium glass was made from the late 19th century to the early 20th century using uranium oxide for coloring.
- It emits low levels of radiation, similar to natural background radiation.
- Most commenters on Reddit said the plate is safe unless the glass is broken or consumed.
- Uranium-238, involved in this uranium glass, has a long half-life of billions of years, meaning its decay process is very slow.
- Because of safety concerns, some people recommend using such plates only for display.
- A related viral TikTok video showed dinnerware, specifically Fiestaware, as potentially radioactive due to a uranium-based glaze used in past decades.
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