William Kolb (1)

William Kolb is the co-author with Paul Frame of a wonderful book, Living With Radiation: The First Hundred Years, which is required reading for anyone interested in radioactive objects, trends, and fads. It's also an indispensible reference for anyone wanting to collect radioactive things from eBay, flea markets, or antique stores.

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Mercury
Mercury Triboelectric tube

Triboelectric tube.
Source: William Kolb
Contributor: William Kolb
Acquired: 12 August, 2004
Price: Donated
Size: 3"
Purity: 99%