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Re: More than you want about alpha

  • From: P3D Gregory J. Wageman <gjw@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Re: More than you want about alpha
  • Date: Thu, 9 May 1996 14:01:02 -0700

>This probably has nothing to do with StaticMaster but, the problem with 
>Plutonium is not just that it emits Alpha particles. It binds to Calcium 
>and will become a permanent part of your body. To be unreasonably safe, 
>it might be wise not to dunk the StaticMaster in your milk either.

Umm, folks, the alpha emitter in the Staticmaster is POLONIUM, not
PLUTONIUM.  The latter is used for making hydrogen bombs, is extremely
toxic and is controlled by the U.S. Government more carefully than the
paper used for making currency. :-)

	-Greg


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