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An examination of uranium leaching from glass and ceramic items, testing 35 uranium-containing samples including glassware and Fiestaware when exposed to acidic solutions. The study documents uranium content and leaching characteristics through…

This article provides information for Fiesta Ware owners regarding the use of these ceramic pieces, recommending they be used for display rather than dining due to safety considerations. The piece examines the history of uranium-glazed tableware from…

This project was designed as an evolving installation and event that explores the creation of art, its societal influence, and the reciprocal effects on the artist and the artwork itself.
Key to the installation were two sculptures then in progress:…

Jim Acord's radioactive material license documents dated September 4, 1992 and May 5, 1993

A close-up photograph of James L. Acord's sculpture, "Monstrance for a Grey Horse." The sculpture features the carved skull of a horse, crafted from granite, resting atop a large rectangular pedestal. The work combines natural forms with monumental…

A photograph of James L. Acord's "Bronze Fossil Man" sculpture. The artwork depicts a human-like form, appearing skeletal or fossilized, rendered in bronze. The sculpture's design incorporates elements suggestive of ancient remains.