everything i read or hear about Red tungsten says that it is "radioactive" ... to what point is it radioactive, and what effect does this have on the human body to use this on a daily basis, or even occasionally???

 

just did some digging and found this great source

http://www.pro-fusiononline.com/tung...ioactivity.htm

 

Good Info.

 

An alpha particle is very weak and it stopped by even something as thin as a piece of paper. The only real threat it poses to your body is through your eyes (particle blocked by welding mask) or injestion.

Other than that it's harmless.

 

so its bad to breathe when you grind one? ive never heard this before you'd think it would be more comonly known.

 

It's really low in radiation. It would take a lot and over a long period of time to have any ill effect. You get more radiation from the sun.

 

try 2% or 1.5% lanthanated tungsten or ceirated miller recommends 1.5% lanthanated on all its machines now and they include a pack of ceriated with their torch kits