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David Hahn: Child Of The Atom

Profiles In Eccentricity

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Experimenting with Radioactive Elements

The chapter follows the endeavors of individuals fascinated with nuclear power and radioactive materials, as they experiment with isolating uranium, thorium, and radium using various methods. It delves into their resourcefulness in acquiring and handling radioactive elements, including creating a radium gun and utilizing neutron emitters. The narrative explores their unconventional approaches to obtaining materials like tritium, showcasing their obsession with nuclear experimentation.

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