Re: Toxic magnetrons?

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Original poster: "June Heidlebaugh" <rheidlebaugh-at-desertgate-dot-com> 

Barium may be in the filament BUT THIS IS A SMALL PROBLEM. The major problem
is in the insulator ring in the ceramic base. This may be beryllium and the
dust is highly toxic  in the lungs if ground while cutting.

----- Robert   H
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Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 4:14 PM
Subject: Re: Toxic magnetrons?


 > Original poster: G <bog-at-cinci.rr-dot-com>
 >
 > High-power magnetrons may contain beryllium in the filament. Not generally
 > an issue in consumer equipment...
 >
 > cya,
 > Gregory
 >
 > >Can you elaborate on the "highly toxic pink bead" you referred to?
 > >
 > >What is the actual material the pink bead is made of?
 > >
 > >Where is it located in the magnetron?
 > >
 > >Are you referring to a microwave oven magnetron, or a high power radar
 > >magnetron?
 > >
 > >Regards,
 > >Scott Hanson
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