Leaching of Uranium from Glass and Ceramic Foodware and Decorative Items

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Title

Leaching of Uranium from Glass and Ceramic Foodware and Decorative Items

Subject

Nuclear Science and Fine Art

Description

An examination of uranium leaching from glass and ceramic items, testing 35 uranium-containing samples including glassware and Fiestaware when exposed to acidic solutions. The study documents uranium content and leaching characteristics through detailed measurements, with particular focus on red-orange Fiesta ceramic pieces that showed significant uranium levels. The authors conclude that while uranium ingestion hazards are generally minimal under normal use, significant leaching occurs when acidic solutions contact uranium-bearing glazes, suggesting these items may be more suitable for display rather than food service.

Creator

Landa, Edward R. and Terry B. Councell

Source

Health Physics: The Radiation Protection Journal, vol. 63, no. 3, Sept 1992

Publisher

The Health Physics Society

Date

September 1992

Rights

Those interested in reproducing part or all of this oral history should contact the Hanford History Project at ourhanfordhistory@tricity.wsu.edu, who can provide specific rights information for this item.

Format

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Provenance

The Hanford History Project (HHP) operates under a sub-contract from Hanford Mission Integration Services (HMIS), who are a primary contract for the US Deparment of Energy's curatorial services for the Hanford Site. HHP proudly manages the Department of Energy's Hanford Collection, an artifact and archival collection that documents the Manhattan Project and Cold War history of the Hanford Site (1943-1990).

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Citation

Landa, Edward R. and Terry B. Councell, “Leaching of Uranium from Glass and Ceramic Foodware and Decorative Items,” Hanford History Project, accessed August 9, 2025, http://hanfordhistory.com/items/show/5188.

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