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Article #21Re: Are Your Light Bulbs Radioactive?
From: Steve J. Quest
Date: Tue, 01 Sep 1992 19:48
Date: Tue, 01 Sep 1992 19:48
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steinman@is.morgan.com (Jan Steinman) writes:
> >Abstract: Alert!!! some compact flourescent light bulbs have radioactive
> >materials in them.
>
Can anyone tell me exactly what radioactive substance is
used in these lamps? I can assume the element is thorium, as that
is used to "enrich" the electron emission from the cathodes in TV
picture tubes. Please all, keep this in mind- a radioactive
element OUTSIDE the body is usually harmless in small amounts.
Once inside, the damage begins (so don't munch on your fluorescent
tubes) ;)
sq
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