http://www.orau.org/ptp/collection/consumer products/consumer.htm
One item...
"This particular example came from a 55 gallon drum of tape dispensers that the U.S. Army was about to dispose of as radioactive waste."
There were also a range of Trimphones which had radioluminescent dials - though said to less than a wristwatch, in bulk, they are also classed as radioactive waste (low level). And yes, the ionization smoke detectors DO contain a radioactive emitter
Some of the other stuff at that museum is even more bizarre.
Mind you, if you like that, you'll love this one
http://www.electricstuff.co.uk/
From various technolgy, to insanely dangerous stuff with high voltages and lasers
One item...
"This particular example came from a 55 gallon drum of tape dispensers that the U.S. Army was about to dispose of as radioactive waste."
There were also a range of Trimphones which had radioluminescent dials - though said to less than a wristwatch, in bulk, they are also classed as radioactive waste (low level). And yes, the ionization smoke detectors DO contain a radioactive emitter
Some of the other stuff at that museum is even more bizarre.
Mind you, if you like that, you'll love this one
http://www.electricstuff.co.uk/
From various technolgy, to insanely dangerous stuff with high voltages and lasers