What Is Uranium Glass: Know the Chemistry Behind Its Glory

Is Uranium Glass Safe❓❓❓

Aritra Roy
Jul 25, 2023

“Broken glass. It’s just like glitter, isn’t it?” ― Pete Doherty

But what if the whole glass is like glitter? Uranium glass is a type of glass that contains trace amounts of uranium oxide added to give it a distinctive green or yellow glow under ultraviolet light. Though it may sound hazardous, uranium glass is completely safe to handle and enjoy when proper precautions are taken. In this article, we’ll explore the history of uranium glass, how it glows, common types and colours, safety information, and where to buy or collect your own pieces of this radiant glassware.

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Aritra Roy

PhD Student at LSBU, UK | Researching Ferroelectric Domain Walls | Passionate about Computational Materials Science | Combining Science & Technology 🔬💻📚