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Applications in consumer products
Radioactive materials are used in some consumer products. With suitable safety design and under appropriate use, their benefits significantly outweigh the associated radiation risks. These products include smoke detectors, luminous signs, radioactive lightning conductors, etc.
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Smoke detector |
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Luminous exit sign (Source: SRB Technologies)
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Lightning conductor (Source: Environmental Protection Department) | |
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