Siphon - Uranium siphon

antique turquoise-colored siphon ... attention! uranium glass
precious and very striking siphon, a modernist collectible
unique, 100% original
it's a siphon from the 1930s made in France (Lyon)
brand name etched by acid
-acid-etched brand name legible
-uranium glass bottle
-lead head or faucet
-all 100% original
features a striking and highly sought-after curved metal faucet
small dings on the base and on the bottle due to wear over time

URANIUM IN GLASS:
Uranium has been used to color glass since the 19th century. Generally, the uranium content varies from trace levels up to about 2% by weight.
Uranium glass production ceased due to the strategic importance of uranium during World War II and the subsequent Cold War. Today you can find it in museums, antique shops, or even in our homes!

After this brief introduction, let’s get to the science. The physical phenomenon that gives rise to that green glow is called fluorescence, and it is not of nuclear origin, but is due to electrons orbiting the uranium nuclei.
Fluorescent materials are capable of absorbing high-energy photons (gamma rays, X-rays, UV rays, etc.) and then emitting part of that energy as photons of different wavelengths, for example within the visible spectrum (green, blue light, etc.).

For gin and tonic lovers: tonic is flavored with quinine, which is fluorescent. Hence your gin and tonic can appear blue under certain lighting conditions.

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