Vintage Uranium Mines Rozinka Atom Atomic Symbol Electron Nucleus Pin Badge

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Vintage Uranium Mines Rozinka Atom Atomic Symbol Electron Nucleus Pin Badge
Vintage Uranium Mines Rozinka Atom Atomic Symbol Electron Nucleus Pin Badge
Product Description : Vintage Uranium Mines Rozinka Atom Atomic Symbol Electron Nucleus Pin Badge
A pretty advertising pin from former Czechoslovakia. The badge face is 1.1cm wide and has a stick pin fastener to the rear. The pin is from a region called Dolni Rozinka where the very last uranium mines in the country are still active.
Historical Background
The first deliberate mining of radioactive ores took place in Jachymov in what is now the Czech Republic. Marie Curie used pitchblende ore from Jachymov to isolate the element radium, a decay product of uranium.
Until World War II uranium mining was done primarily for the radium content. Sources for radium, contained in the uranium ore, were sought for use as luminous paint for watch dials and other instruments, as well as for health-related applications, some of which in retrospect might have been harmful. The byproduct uranium was used mostly as a yellow pigment.
Postage and Packing :
The item will be sent by airmail from The Czech Republic.
Please allow 3-4 days delivery time to Europe and up to 7 days worldwide.
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Warranty Terms :
This pin is in the condition described above and as photographed.
If you are in any way dissatisfied I will happily discuss any problems you have via email. I always strive to provide an excellent service.