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http://www.citizen-soldier.org/CS09-uranium.html
It's toxic, moron... and the Germans can do just as much damage with their tungsten rounds ![]() Believe me, the L55 main gun plus DM-53 ammo will ruin your day. At least the Germany Army isn't poisoning its own troops by using "partially-depleted (correct term)uranium"... Rob |
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![]() "robert arndt" wrote in message m... http://www.citizen-soldier.org/CS09-uranium.html It's toxic, moron... and the Germans can do just as much damage with their tungsten rounds ![]() Believe me, the L55 main gun plus DM-53 ammo will ruin your day. At least the Germany Army isn't poisoning its own troops by using "partially-depleted (correct term)uranium"... LOL.... How about instead of using a radical leftist anti-war site with a political agenda as a source, we use a scientific one? Ok then: http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...nitions/du.htm A few pertinant quotes, in case some people don't want to read the entire article: "The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) for the Department of Health and Human Services estimates there are an average of 4 tons of uranium in the top foot of soil in every square mile of land. A heavy metal similar to tungsten and lead, uranium occurs in soils in typical concentrations of a few parts per million (equivalent to about half a teaspoon of uranium in a typical 8-cubic yard dump truck-load of dirt)." "The Department of Energy (DOE) recently reported that the DU it provided to DoD for manufacturing armor plates and munitions may contain trace levels (a few parts per billion ) of contaminants including neptunium, plutonium, americium, technitium-99 and uranium-236. From a radiological perspective, these contaminants in DU add less than one percent to the radioactivity of DU itself." "The major health concerns about DU relate to its chemical properties as a heavy metal rather than to its radioactivity, which is very low. As with all chemicals, the hazard depends mainly upon the amount taken into the body. Medical science recognizes that uranium at high doses can cause kidney damage. However, those levels are far above levels soldiers would have encountered in the Gulf or the Balkans." "Most soldiers and civilians will not be exposed to dangerous levels of depleted uranium." "...in certain circumstances the exposures may be high and there would be a risk of heavy metal poisoning that could lead to long-term kidney damage for a few soldiers, as well as the increased risk of lung cancer. A small number of soldiers and civilians might suffer kidney damage from depleted uranium if substantial amounts are breathed in, or swallowed in contaminated soil and water." "Because depleted uranium emits primarily alpha radiation, it is not considered a serious external radiation hazard. The depleted uranium in armor and rounds is covered, further reducing the radiation dose. When breathed or eaten, small amounts of depleted uranium are carried in the blood to body tissues and organs; much the same as the more radioactive natural uranium. Despite this, no radiological health effects are expected because the radioactivity of uranium and depleted uranium are so low." Hmmm.... so it seems that the actual danger from DU is not due to it's 'radioactivity' as some hysterical critics would like us to believe, but rather from it's properties as a heavy metal (which in and of itself is not much more than any other heavy metal one might encounter on the battlefield, including tungsten carbide), and then only by directly ingesting an abnormally large amount of the stuff. Perhaps we should make our tank rounds out of wood? And one more quote: "In military applications, when alloyed, Depleted Uranium is ideal for use in armor penetrators. These solid metal projectiles have the speed, mass and physical properties to perform exceptionally well against armored targets. DU provides a substantial performance advantage, well above other competing materials. This allows DU penetrators to defeat an armored target at a significantly greater distance. Also, DU's density and physical properties make it ideal for use as armor plate. DU has been used in weapon systems for many years in both applications." Apparantly, the Germans can do nowhere near the amount of damage with their tungsten rounds. Oh and here's another good one: "US forces also use DU to enhance their tanks' armor protection. In one noteworthy incident, an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, its thick steel armor reinforced by a layer of DU sandwiched between two layers of steel, rebuffed a close-in attack by three of Iraq's T-72 tanks. After deflecting three hits from Iraq's tanks, the Abrams' crew dispatched the T-72s with a single DU round to each of the three Iraqi tanks." Yep, I think that we'll keep our DU right where it is. |
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![]() Well done, Thomas. I agree completely. Mention uranium (depleted or otherwise) to the loony left and they go ballistic. Seems some folks are more concerned with the casualties inflicted on the enemy than the casualties inflicted on us....loyalty questions, anyone? "Thomas J. Paladino Jr." wrote: "robert arndt" wrote in message om... http://www.citizen-soldier.org/CS09-uranium.html It's toxic, moron... and the Germans can do just as much damage with their tungsten rounds ![]() Believe me, the L55 main gun plus DM-53 ammo will ruin your day. At least the Germany Army isn't poisoning its own troops by using "partially-depleted (correct term)uranium"... LOL.... How about instead of using a radical leftist anti-war site with a political agenda as a source, we use a scientific one? Ok then: http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...nitions/du.htm A few pertinant quotes, in case some people don't want to read the entire article: "The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) for the Department of Health and Human Services estimates there are an average of 4 tons of uranium in the top foot of soil in every square mile of land. A heavy metal similar to tungsten and lead, uranium occurs in soils in typical concentrations of a few parts per million (equivalent to about half a teaspoon of uranium in a typical 8-cubic yard dump truck-load of dirt)." "The Department of Energy (DOE) recently reported that the DU it provided to DoD for manufacturing armor plates and munitions may contain trace levels (a few parts per billion ) of contaminants including neptunium, plutonium, americium, technitium-99 and uranium-236. From a radiological perspective, these contaminants in DU add less than one percent to the radioactivity of DU itself." "The major health concerns about DU relate to its chemical properties as a heavy metal rather than to its radioactivity, which is very low. As with all chemicals, the hazard depends mainly upon the amount taken into the body. Medical science recognizes that uranium at high doses can cause kidney damage. However, those levels are far above levels soldiers would have encountered in the Gulf or the Balkans." "Most soldiers and civilians will not be exposed to dangerous levels of depleted uranium." "...in certain circumstances the exposures may be high and there would be a risk of heavy metal poisoning that could lead to long-term kidney damage for a few soldiers, as well as the increased risk of lung cancer. A small number of soldiers and civilians might suffer kidney damage from depleted uranium if substantial amounts are breathed in, or swallowed in contaminated soil and water." "Because depleted uranium emits primarily alpha radiation, it is not considered a serious external radiation hazard. The depleted uranium in armor and rounds is covered, further reducing the radiation dose. When breathed or eaten, small amounts of depleted uranium are carried in the blood to body tissues and organs; much the same as the more radioactive natural uranium. Despite this, no radiological health effects are expected because the radioactivity of uranium and depleted uranium are so low." Hmmm.... so it seems that the actual danger from DU is not due to it's 'radioactivity' as some hysterical critics would like us to believe, but rather from it's properties as a heavy metal (which in and of itself is not much more than any other heavy metal one might encounter on the battlefield, including tungsten carbide), and then only by directly ingesting an abnormally large amount of the stuff. Perhaps we should make our tank rounds out of wood? And one more quote: "In military applications, when alloyed, Depleted Uranium is ideal for use in armor penetrators. These solid metal projectiles have the speed, mass and physical properties to perform exceptionally well against armored targets. DU provides a substantial performance advantage, well above other competing materials. This allows DU penetrators to defeat an armored target at a significantly greater distance. Also, DU's density and physical properties make it ideal for use as armor plate. DU has been used in weapon systems for many years in both applications." Apparantly, the Germans can do nowhere near the amount of damage with their tungsten rounds. Oh and here's another good one: "US forces also use DU to enhance their tanks' armor protection. In one noteworthy incident, an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, its thick steel armor reinforced by a layer of DU sandwiched between two layers of steel, rebuffed a close-in attack by three of Iraq's T-72 tanks. After deflecting three hits from Iraq's tanks, the Abrams' crew dispatched the T-72s with a single DU round to each of the three Iraqi tanks." Yep, I think that we'll keep our DU right where it is. Posted via www.My-Newsgroups.com - web to news gateway for usenet access! |
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![]() "Thomas J. Paladino Jr." wrote in message ... "robert arndt" wrote in message m... http://www.citizen-soldier.org/CS09-uranium.html It's toxic, moron... and the Germans can do just as much damage with their tungsten rounds ![]() Believe me, the L55 main gun plus DM-53 ammo will ruin your day. At least the Germany Army isn't poisoning its own troops by using "partially-depleted (correct term)uranium"... LOL.... How about instead of using a radical leftist anti-war site with a political agenda as a source, we use a scientific one? Ok then: http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...nitions/du.htm SNIP cuts from above URLs "US forces also use DU to enhance their tanks' armor protection. In one noteworthy incident, an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, its thick steel armor reinforced by a layer of DU sandwiched between two layers of steel, rebuffed a close-in attack by three of Iraq's T-72 tanks. After deflecting three hits from Iraq's tanks, the Abrams' crew dispatched the T-72s with a single DU round to each of the three Iraqi tanks." Yep, I think that we'll keep our DU right where it is. I believe the M1A2 has dropped the DU armour in favour of Chobham style armour. |
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![]() "The Enlightenment" wrote in message ... I believe the M1A2 has dropped the DU armour in favour of Chobham style armour. And what exactly do you think is used in Chobham armour ? Hint: its generally believed to be made of layers of ceramic and some hard heavy metal. Keith |
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![]() "Keith Willshaw" wrote in message ... "The Enlightenment" wrote in message ... I believe the M1A2 has dropped the DU armour in favour of Chobham style armour. And what exactly do you think is used in Chobham armour ? Hint: its generally believed to be made of layers of ceramic and some hard heavy metal. Not originally, from what I have read. IIRC the original composition was reportedly steel with a ceramic layer (or layers), with the DU being added later by the US (I don't recall its being used by the Challenger II?). Brooks Keith |
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![]() "Kevin Brooks" wrote in message ... Not originally, from what I have read. IIRC the original composition was reportedly steel with a ceramic layer (or layers), with the DU being added later by the US (I don't recall its being used by the Challenger II?). Brooks Challenger II is officially listed as being protected by second generation Chobham armour, the exact composition os of course secret but the understanding I have is it uses either DU or tungsten in place of the steel in first generation armor Keith |
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on Tue, 11 May 2004 13:03:37 +0100, Keith Willshaw attempted to say ..... "The Enlightenment" wrote in message ... I believe the M1A2 has dropped the DU armour in favour of Chobham style armour. And what exactly do you think is used in Chobham armour ? Hint: its generally believed to be made of layers of ceramic and some hard heavy metal. Marshmellows, graham crackers and hershey bars............ -- When dealing with propaganda terminology one sometimes always speaks in variable absolutes. This is not to be mistaken for an unbiased slant. |
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On Wed, 12 May 2004 02:14:00 GMT, Tank Fixer
wrote: And what exactly do you think is used in Chobham armour ? Hint: its generally believed to be made of layers of ceramic and some hard heavy metal. Marshmellows, graham crackers and hershey bars............ Nah, 100% pure depleted unobtainium. greg -- "vying with Platt for the largest gap between capability and self perception" |
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