Published 2000 | Version v1
Journal article

What is RED MERCURY?

  • 1. Technische Univ. Dresden (Germany). Inst. fuer Analytische Chemie
  • 2. Technische Univ. Dresden (Germany). Inst. fuer Strahlenschutzphysik

Description

Radiometric studies and chemical analytics on illegal to Germany imported so-called RED MERCURY show, that this marterial is only pure mercury in a special prepared containment. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Radiometrische und chemisch-analytische Untersuchungen an illegal nach Deutschland eingefuehrtem angeblichem RED MERCURY ergaben, dass es sich lediglich um reines Quecksilber in entsprechend praeparierter Verpackung handelt. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Was ist RED MERCURY? Radiometrische und analytische Untersuchungen an angeblichem RED MERCURY 20/20

Publishing Information

Journal Title
StrahlenschutzPraxis (Koeln)
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 50-53
ISSN
0947-434X

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
31033435
Subject category
S98: NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION;
Descriptors DEI
ANTIMONATES; MERCURY; MERCURY COMPOUNDS; QUALITATIVE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; SAFEGUARDS
Descriptors DEC
ANTIMONY COMPOUNDS; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; ELEMENTS; METALS; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS