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I don't see 'widget' as derogatory. Rather, it means something that is easily available/replaceable. It might be cool and expensive, but if you can afford one, plenty are available. 19… (View Post)

Cs metal in ampules is indeed lovely, I have a 5g ampule myself. I think it does have to be quite pure to have the golden color. As long as the ampule is not broken, it will be safe, but I would not … (View Post)

Btw, I did find some discussion on an amateur science message board, and some of the posters there, who I know are knowledgeable about chemical hazards, were not really worried about a few kg of tell… (View Post)

Be aware that some tellurium compounds are quite toxic. H2Te is notorious for being overwhelmingly disgusting smelling and equally as toxic. There is a famous anecdote, between the famous chemist Lin… (View Post)

Type examples of large size $1000 notes. I'd pick 4 different: Grand Watermelon, gold, and two others. Then the best condition gold national bank note available. (View Post)