Re: Lantern Mantles

[Jack Couch <jgcouc@planetx.bloomu.edu>]

Cris Kuechle wrote:
>The last time I went looking for lantern mantles to use as check sources, I 
>discovered that those distributed by a well-known manufacturer of camping 
>equipment no longer contained Thorium.  However, a national hardware chain
>equally well-known for its helpful staff did stock a house brand (manufactured
>in Malta) which had the desired qualities.  Happy hunting!  You'll know you've
>struck Au (well, Th anyway) when you see the warning label stating "..contains
>a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer."
>
>
Yes, Coleman mantles now contain yttrium instead of thorium.
Try Sears and Target stores for thorium mantles. Jack