Safety of Am-241 Smoke Detectors

["MIKE RUSSELL" <russelmj@songs.sce.com>]

     In a effort to educate the public (especially students) about radiation
     science it is useful to point out common, non-threatening consumer
     products like lantern mantles and smoke detectors.

     Can anyone provide references of safety evaluations of these products?

     Specifically, this information is needed for obtaining an exemption or
     possibly a license for the use of Am-241 smoke detector sources in the
     class room.

     Thanks for your help...mjr


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