The discussion centers around the half-life of the "novichok" nerve agent both inside and outside biological systems, particularly in light of recent incidents of poisoning in Great Britain. Participants explore the stability, decomposition, and persistence of the agent in various environments.
Participants express differing views on the stability and half-life of "novichok," with no consensus reached on its behavior in biological systems or its implications for safety and military use.
Participants reference various sources, including interviews and Wikipedia, but acknowledge the limitations in available data regarding the half-life and metabolism of "novichok." There is uncertainty about the exact mechanisms of breakdown and the duration of danger posed by the agent.
This discussion may be of interest to those studying toxicology, chemical warfare, or public health, particularly in relation to nerve agents and their effects.
According to Vladimir Uglyov, who worked on the development of Novichok , it is very stable with a slow evaporation rate and can remain dangerous for years once deployed.
Add the amount they had produced!Bystander said:"dangerous for years" scares the hell out of me.
Mirsajanow zählt[ die Substanzen A-230, A-232 und A-234 zu den grundlegenden Substanzen der Nowitschok-Reihe sowie außerdem die russische Variante des VX (Substanz 33, VR). Davon erhielten Substanz 33 und A-230 die Zulassung als chemische Waffen, wobei von Substanz 33 nach Mirsajanow 15.000 Tonnen produziert wurden, von A-230 nur experimentelle Mengen (einige zehn Tonnen).