I have a watch that contains 14 'Borosit glass capsules' that glows....

Subject: I have a watch that contains 14 'Borosit glass capsules' that glows....

Date: Sat May 5 21:55:35 2001
Posted by Philip
Grade level: grad (non-science) School: No school entered.
City: Astoria State/Province: NY Country: 11103
Area of science: Physics
ID: 989114135.Ph

Message:


I have a watch (Luminox) that contains 14 "Borosit glass capsules" that is 
guarantee to glows brightly in complete darkness for over 25 years without an 
external power source. What is the physics behind this material? Is it chemical, 
radioactive? Is it safe to wear on my wrist everyday?

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