Argon laser

**Laserman532** · 07-28-2009, 19:30

Originally Posted by Xytrell

That's what this is for:

yeah right...thats only if it is working properly. thats like saying I only need one parachute

**Xytrell** · 07-28-2009, 21:41

Originally Posted by Laserman532

thats like saying I only need one parachute

You bring 7?

**heroic** · 07-29-2009, 04:40

I'm curious, what does the warning label say?

**djmatt** · 07-29-2009, 16:14

Oh the tube?

djmatt

**heroic** · 07-29-2009, 16:19

Yes, the one on the tube. Does it warn you about the large amounts of dangerous hard UV coming out, or the implosion risk, or the toxic beryllium that might come out if broken?

**djmatt** · 07-29-2009, 16:23

Its about the toxic beryllium. Its really nice to pop the top for the frist time and Danger poison is the first thing you see!!

But it gets the point across!!

djmatt

**mixedgas** · 07-30-2009, 14:40

Originally Posted by djmatt

Its about the toxic beryllium. Its really nice to pop the top for the frist time and Danger poison is the first thing you see!!

But it gets the point across!!

djmatt

you need to know that Beryllium Oxide Isopressed ceramic in your laser tube is only toxic if you grind it to a fine dust and get it into your lungs or under your skin.

Beryllium metal is just plain toxic, period.

If you were to break a tube, you power down, flood it with water and put it in a plastic bag while wearing gloves. Tape the bag closed and if you a mere individual and not at work, it just goes in the regular trash.

think about it, if it were not somewhat very safe would you be blowing a fan over it ?

the stuff is harder then most rock, you'd have to hold it to a abrasive wheel to make the 1-1.5 micron toxic dust that can get into your lungs.

steve

Steve

**djmatt** · 07-30-2009, 14:49

Right I know that, but its still, its like you take the cover off and "Hello Im toxic, Dont touch me!!" kinda things.

I hope I never have to do that!!

Im still trying to take in the whole Ion laser thing, Its just really cool to me!!

And thanks to everyone for answering all my ?s!!
Im sure there will be more to come!!

djmatt

**GooeyGus** · 07-30-2009, 17:59

Gas is addictive... you'll get sucked in soon!!!

The lasers are all the same... they just seem to get bigger and bigger over time

**djmatt** · 07-30-2009, 18:24

I can see why!!!

djmatt

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