Vintage Uranium Mines HAMR Czechoslovakia Mining Nuclear Power Station Pin Badge

Description: Vintage Uranium Mines HAMR Czechoslovakia Mining Nuclear Power Station Pin Badge Vintage Uranium Mines HAMR Czechoslovakia Mining Nuclear Power Station Pin Badge Product Description : Vintage Uranium Mines HAMR Czechoslovakia Mining Nuclear Power Station Pin Badge A pretty gold coloured metal pin from former Czechoslovakia. The badge face is 1.3cm wide and has a stick pin fastener to the rear. The pin is from the HAMR mines that had been all closed down since it was more cost effective to import uranium from Africa. But in 2012 the mines started to be inspected with a view to reopening them since they contain the largest uranium deposits in the country. Historical Background The first deliberate mining of radioactive ores took place in Jachymov in what is now the Czech Republic. Marie Curie used pitchblende ore from Jachymov to isolate the element radium, a decay product of uranium. Until World War II uranium mining was done primarily for the radium content. Sources for radium, contained in the uranium ore, were sought for use as luminous paint for watch dials and other instruments, as well as for health-related applications, some of which in retrospect might have been harmful. The byproduct uranium was used mostly as a yellow pigment. Postage and Packing : The item will be sent by airmail from The Czech Republic. Please allow 3-4 days delivery time to Europe and up to 7 days worldwide. Enamel Pin Badge(s) $5.99 Payment Methods : I prefer payment by Paypal No personal checks please. Warranty Terms : This pin is in the condition described above and as photographed. If you are in any way dissatisfied I will happily discuss any problems you have via email. I always strive to provide an excellent service.

Price: 7.99 USD

Location: Machynlleth

End Time: 2023-10-05T09:41:15.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.99 USD