Collectible Cow
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 Jim Shore WILLIAMSBURG COW Figurine 4021356 $38.45 Time Remaining: 29d 6h 44m Buy It Now for only: $38.45 |
 Marys Moo Moos Cows with Class Graduation Jewelry gently used $1.99 Time Remaining: 4h 44m |
 REFRESHMENT FOR THE OPEN ROAD Marys Moo Moos COCA COLA COKE COWS $29.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6h 1m |
 Mary Moo Moos Throw Figurine Blanket Home Country Cow Decor Collectible $8.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 14h 27m |
 Marys Moo Moos ImJust A Cow That Cant Say No February 1996 $7.98 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 59m Buy It Now for only: $12.98 |
 Jim Shore Miniature Animal Collection Cow 2012 addition $9.77 Time Remaining: 17d 11h 12m Buy It Now for only: $9.77 |
 Mary Moo Moos COW LICKEN GOOD 1995 $7.98 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 59m |
 Marys Moo Moos Cow Pies 1994 $7.98 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 59m Buy It Now for only: $12.98 |
 Jim Shore Santa with Cow Holiday Fun 4010850 NIB Heartwood Enesco Christmas $13.19 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 46m |
 Jingle Bells Cow With Jingle Bells Figurine Mary Moo Moo $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 21m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 ENESCO HOME GROWN POTATO COW NIB 4025388 FREESHIP NEW INTROS NIB $18.00 Time Remaining: 6d 9h 19m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 BRANDED WITH LOVE Marys Moo Moos COWS PICTURE FRAME $8.01 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 11h 1m |
 WHEEE ARE MOOOVIN Mary s Moo Moos COWS FAMILY ON SLED $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 11h 2m |
 Marys Moo Moos Cow Figurine 671061 Our Fun Will Never End Lionel Train $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 4m |
 COW CREAMER MARYS MOO MOOS 1993 ENESCO CUTE $5.99 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $7.00 |
 FRONT SEAT OF MY HEART Marys Moos CONVERTIBLE COWS $20.00 Time Remaining: 15d 11h 38m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 BABYS FIRST CHRISTMOOS Marys Moo Moos COWS BABY COOKIES $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 39m |
 MILKMAID OF HONOR Marys Moo Moos COWS MAID OF HONOR $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 39m |
 SENDING PEACE OF THE SEASON Marys Moo Moos COWS TURTLE DOVES $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 40m |
 UDDER DELIGHT Mary s Moo Moos COWS W MILK $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 40m |
 Mary Moo Moos Building Eight Hoofy Wishes Age 8 Cow Birthday Gift New NIB $22.00 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 27m Buy It Now for only: $22.00 |
 EVERY BIRDIE LOVES CHRISTMAS Mary s Moo Moos COWS FRENCH HENS $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 40m |
 BABYS CHRISTMAS Marys Moo Moos COWS HANGING ORNAMENT $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 41m |
 HOME MAID HOLIDAY Marys Moo Moos COWS MAIDS A MILKIN $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 41m |
 SWANNA WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS Marys Moo Moos COWS SWANS $0.99 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 41m |
 Enesco Mary Moo Moos Carried Away At Six 6 Year Old Birthday Cow New NIB Gift $22.00 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 3m Buy It Now for only: $22.00 |
 Marys Moo Moos Ameri Cow The Beautiful plus 12 mini figs 1 displayer 8figs $165.99 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 19m Buy It Now for only: $185.99 |
 Cow Pie Blueberry Covered Box Enesco Marys moo moos figurine $12.00 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 56m Buy It Now for only: $13.90 |
 Marys Moo Moos 1999 Cow Pies Moo Hold the Key to My Heart 485225 NIB $5.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 7h 27m |
 Marys Moo Moos 1999 Cow Pies Pucker Up Sweetie 485225 New In Box $7.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 7h 38m |
 MARYS MOO MOOS IVE GOT THE PRESCRIPTION FOR MOO DOCTOR COW WITH APPLES MIB $12.39 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 49m Buy It Now for only: $12.39 |
 Marys Moo MoosLet take a Ride Cow Couple in Car w Dog 2001 Brand New in Box $29.99 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 47m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 MARYS MOO MOOS FIGURINE 1997 YOU KEEP MOO AFLOAT COW SITTING IN UMBRELLA $4.99 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 20m |
 MARY MOO MOOEY CHRISTMAS TO EWE COW FIGURINE WITH A LITTLE LAMB 427MM057 $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 2h 25m |
 CHECKERS ANYONE Marys Moo Moos COCA COLA COKE COWS $22.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 3h 25m |
 NMIB Marys Moo Moos IVE INTERCEPTED A FRIEND IN MOO Cow John Deere Figurine $9.95 Time Remaining: 12d 9h 16m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 BLAZE OF GLORY Marys Moo Moos COW SPOTTED PATRIOTIC MOTORCYCLE $22.99 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 30m |
 BOBBLE BODY Marys Moo Moos JAILHOUSE ROCK COW ELVIS $29.99 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 41m |
 Marys Moo Moos The Cows In the Corn Fall Harvest $8.00 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 28m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 Marys Moo Moos Im Just a Cow Who Cant Say No Vday $8.00 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 28m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 NMIB Marys Moo Moos BIRTHDAY CHEESCAKE Girl W Cake Cow Figurine 114606 $9.95 Time Remaining: 12d 9h 14m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 NEW Marys Moo Moos Cow 858951 GOT MILK 2001 Dated Hanging Ornament New in Box $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 7m |
 780634 Marys MooMoos by enesco Got Milk Exclusive Figurine Moo Moos Cow NASCAR $8.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 7m |
 780634 Marys MooMoos by enesco Got Milk Exclusive Figurine Moo Moos Cow NASCAR $8.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 7m |
 NEW Marys Moo Moos Cow Merry Figurine 610925 A Harvest of Friendship Fall Theme $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 7m |
 DRUM HERD BOY COW A HERD OF MOOS UP FOR ADOPTION Marys Moo Moos $5.25 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 48m Buy It Now for only: $5.25 |
 NEW Marys Moo Moos Cow Merry Figurine 671061 Our Fun Will Never End Lionel Trai $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 7m |
 NEW Marys Moo Moos Merry Cow Figurine 372013 Leapin For Joy Mom Child Family $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 7m |
 NEW Marys Moo Moos Cow Figurine 372005 Do Si Do Under The Mistletoe Ladybug $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 7m |
 Marys Moo Moos 549150 Cow lecting Deere Memories John Deere Tractor Figurine $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 7m |
 15 New Enesco Mary Moo Moos I Picked a Sweet Friend Collectible Cow Figurines $45.00 Time Remaining: 16d 1h 57m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 Marys Moo Moos 726133 Holy Cow Youre a Great Friend New in Box Figurine $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 7m |
 Marys Moo Moos by Enesco Patty Bride Bear NEW Plush Wedding Cow Stuffed Anima $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 7m |
 NEW Marys Moo Moos Merry Cow Figurine 372048 Id Follow Moo Anywhere Pipers $5.99 Time Remaining: 3d 9h 16m |
 Lot of 10 Mary Moo Moos figurines $20.00 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 24m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 Enesco Mary Moo Cowgraduations Plaque Graduation Cow Gift NIB New 296783 $20.00 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 50m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 Marys Moo Moos Go West Young Moo Cow on Horse $5.00 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 1m |
 Marys moo moosHere A Chickthere a ChickEverywhere a ChickChickwith tractor $7.00 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 31m Buy It Now for only: $7.75 |
 COW JUMP OVER MOON 2006 JIM SHORE 4007024 NIB 47 $39.95 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 30m Buy It Now for only: $43.95 |
 MARY MOO MOOS YOURE THE SPICE OF MY LIFE APPLE PIE COW TRINKET BOX $5.95 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 28m |
 JOHN DEERE MARYS MOO MOOS COW FIGURINES LOT OF 7 ENESCO LICENSED JOHN DEERE $40.00 Time Remaining: 25d 14h 42m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 |
 Marys Moo Moos Never Be Too Old For Some Fun John Deere Cow $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 6h 12m |
 Marys Moo Moos Cow Pies County Fair 1995 NIB $2.99 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 13m |
 NEW Marys Moo Moos 484881 Dancing Couple Two Stepped into My Heart Cows $9.99 Time Remaining: 4d 12h 3m |
 NEW Marys Moo Moos 1999 Stars Stripes For Heifer 674389 Cow Figurine Flag $9.99 Time Remaining: 4d 12h 4m |
 1996 RETIRED ENESCO MARY MOO MOOS COW OCTOBER FIGURINE LF $5.99 Time Remaining: 27d 15h 4m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 1994 Marys Moo Moos MOOOOOOVE Out of My Way Potato Sack Race Cow Figurine $6.09 Time Remaining: 5d 3h 29m |
 MARY MOO MOOS YOURE THE SPICE OF MY LIFE APPLE PIE COW TRINKET BOX $5.95 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 22m |
 Marys Moo Moos Preserved To Be The Best Cow With Canned Preserves $7.99 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 39m |
 Marys moo moos Bloom Where You Are Planted Boy Cow With Flower Pot $1.99 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 43m |
 Enesco Mary Moo Moos The Cows In The Corn Figurine 142840 CLEAN MINT COND $4.00 Time Remaining: 5d 10h 7m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 Marys moo moos Moo Are My Little Angel Cow Angel $1.99 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 44m |
 Marys moo moos Merry Christmoos Cow Sitting In Snow $7.99 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 46m |
 Marys Moo Moos Shop Till The Cows Come Home $4.99 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 51m |
 Marys Moo Moos February Im Just A Cow Who Cant Say No $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 5h 1m |
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Boston Warehouse Udderly Cows Salt and Pepper Set
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DescriptionStylize the table with a little humor and try out these Udderly Cows salt and pepper shakers by Boston Warehouse. The shakers humorously rest on their large udders, and are rounded and easy to grasp. They are made from hand painted earthenware, and are a real hit with friends, family, and kids. |
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Wilton Blues Clues Cake Pan
Sale Price: $79.99 |
DescriptionBlue's Clues has a huge following among the toddler crowd and you could make some special little person very happy with this Blue cake. Complete decorating instructions are included, so you'll know exactly what to do once the cake comes out of the oven. |
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Wilton Tractor Cake Pan (2105-2063, 2002)
Sale Price: $14.99 |
DescriptionFarm living is the life for you! Down on the farm has never been so much fun. This tractor is great for cultivating good times, childrens birthday parties, school events and theme get-togethers. One-mix pan is 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 2 in... |
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Cow and Rooster Decorative Night Light
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DescriptionHandcrafted in the USA to the highest standards using licensed materials with great individual care and attention to detail. We are certain that you will be completely delighted and satisfied with our product... |
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Cow in Sunflowers Decorative Night Light
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DescriptionHandcrafted in the USA to the highest standards using licensed materials with great individual care and attention to detail. We are certain that you will be completely delighted and satisfied with our product... |
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Americana Cow Decorative Night Light
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DescriptionHandcrafted in the USA to the highest standards using licensed materials with great individual care and attention to detail. We are certain that you will be completely delighted and satisfied with our product... |
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Home on the Range
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DescriptionA spiky animation style and cowboy yodelling give Home on the Range some charisma. A trio of cows--Maggie (voiced by Roseanne, She-Devil), Mrs. Calloway (Judi Dench, Iris), and Grace (Jennifer Tilly, Bound)--hit the high prairie to track down a cattle rustler named Alameda Slim (Randy Quaid, Kingpin) in hopes that the reward money will save their farm... |
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Dora the Explorer - Cowgirl Dora
Sale Price: $12.98 |
DescriptionIncludes four episodes. 100 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo. |
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Cow and Rooster Unique Kitchen Sponge
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DescriptionWe are certain that you will be completely delighted and satisfied with our product. Sponge Color may vary as we carry ones with a Blue, Pink or Yellow Base, this does not affect artwork in anyway. All purchased Items will arrive via USPS and a the tracking # will be sent to you... |
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Cow and Cat Unique Kitchen Sponge
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DescriptionWe are certain that you will be completely delighted and satisfied with our product. Sponge Color may vary as we carry ones with a Blue, Pink or Yellow Base, this does not affect artwork in anyway. All purchased Items will arrive via USPS and a the tracking # will be sent to you... |
Diagnostic Properties Of Technetium And ‘Molybdenum Cow'
Technetium is the only element below uranium that does not exist on Earth. It is a synthetic element produced in a particle accelerator. For many years, chemists knew that an element with atomic number 43 must exist, based on an empty spot in the periodic table. By 1925, only five empty boxes remained. Five elements were still to be discovered. A number of scientists tried to find those elements. In many cases, the results they announced were wrong. Such was the case with element 43. When the element's "discovery" was announced in 1925, chemists were excited, but no one else was able to repeat the discovery. An error had been made. In fact, it was not until more than ten years later that the element was finally produced. Then, it was created in a particle accelerator and not found on Earth.
Today, technetium has very few—but very important—uses. It is used in finding out more about diseases and health problems. It is also used to make steel stronger. In the 1920s, a team of researchers were looking for elements with atomic numbers 43 and 75. This team consisted of German chemists Walter Noddack, Ida Tacke, and Otto Berg. In 1925, the team announced that they had found both elements. They named element 43 masurium, after the region called Masurenland in eastern Germany, and element 75 rhenium, after the Rhineland, in western Germany. Although they were correct about rhenium, they were wrong about masurium. No other chemist was able to reproduce masurium.
So, chemists kept looking for element 43. It was finally discovered in the products of a particle accelerator experiment at the University of California at Berkeley. A particle accelerator is sometimes called an atom smasher. It accelerates small particles, such as protons, to very high speeds. The particles then collide with elements such as gold, copper, or tin. When struck by the particles, the targets often form new elements.
Element 43 was found by Italian physicist Emilio Segre (1905-89) and his colleague Carlo Perrier. These researchers collected one ten-billionth of a gram of the element and studied some of its properties. They eventually gave the name technetium to the element, from the Greek word technetos, meaning "artificial." Technetium was the first element not found in the earth to be made artificially. It can now be made in much larger quantities, of at least a kilogram (two pounds) at a time.
Technetium is a silver-gray metal with a melting point of 2,200°C (4,000°F) and a density of 11.5 grams per cubic centimeter. Technetium is placed between manganese and rhenium on the periodic table. That would lead chemists to believe that its properties are like those of the other two elements. Experiments have shown this to be true. It reacts with some acids, but not others. It also reacts with fluorine gas and with sulfur at high temperatures. Some scientists believe that technetium will be found in very small amounts in the Earth's crust along with other radioactive materials, such as uranium and radium. However, it has never been found on Earth. It has, however, been found in certain types of stars. Its presence can be detected by analyzing the light produced by these stars.
All isotopes of technetium are radioactive. The most stable of these isotopes technetium-97, technetium-98, and technetium-99, have half lives of more than a million years. After about a million years, only 5 grams of a 10-gram sample of technetium-97 would remain. After another million years, only half of that, or 2.5 grams, would be left. Technetium is now produced in nuclear reactors. Neutrons collide with atoms of uranium or plutonium to form new elements. The technetium is then converted to a compound called ammonium pertechnate (NH4TcO4). That compound is then treated with hydrogen gas to obtain pure technetium metal. Technetium has never been found on Earth. It has, however, been found in certain types of stars.
Technetium is used in steel alloys. An alloy is made by melting and mixing two or more metals. Technetium-steel alloys are very resistant to corrosion or reaction with oxygen and other materials. No more than 50 parts per million of technetium to steel produces this property. Technetium-steel has limited uses, however, because technetium is radioactive. People cannot be exposed to technetium-steel directly. Technetium is a popular diagnostic tool in medicine. The term diagnosis means to find out what is wrong with a person. There are no commercially important compounds of technetium.
Technetium-99m is an almost ideal diagnostic tool. It has a half life of about six hours. After six hours, only half of it remains as technetium-99m. The rest has broken down into another element. After 24 hours, only one-sixteenth of the original isotope remains. It breaks down and disappears very quickly. When injected into the body, it deposits in certain organs, such as the brain, liver, spleen, and kidney. It also deposits in the bones. Technetium-99m gives off radiation that can be detected very easily. The amount and location of the radiation indicates problems with an organ or bones. Technetium-99m sends out clear, easily observed signals for a short time. Then, it is eliminated from the body.
The only problem with technetium-99m is how to get it. If a doctor ordered technetium-99m from a supplier a great distance away, by the time the isotope arrived at the hospital, it would have almost completely broken down. Instead, medical workers use a different isotope, molybdenum-99. When molybdenum-99 breaks down, it forms technetium-99m. But molybdenum-99 has a longer half life, almost three days. When medical workers need technetium-99m, they bring in a container of molybdenum-99. They separate the technetium-99m as it is formed from the molybdenum-99. When molybdenum-99 is used in this way, it is called a "molybdenum cow." Since all forms of technetium are radioactive, the element must be handled with great care. Radiation damages or kills living cells. A significant exposure produces radiation sickness.
About the Author
Dr. Badruddin Khan teaches Chemistry in the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.