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Re: [Phys-L] electron microscope rehab



On 11/17/2017 10:08 AM, John Sohl wrote:

Safety regulations in the 1940s are, shall we say, "somewhat different"
from what we would consider safe today.

Yes indeed.

In addition to any access to
acceleration voltages and the like, the old insulation on the wires is
probably suspect.

Yes.

Also there are safety issues with 50 keV Xrays.

Unless the thing is certified exempt (unlikely!) you
probably would need a license to operate it -- for good
reason IMHO. Details depend on what state you're in.