You wouldn’t take it on a plane… but it’s in your home right now. In this video, we reveal the surprising truth about ionisation smoke alarms - including the radioactive element hidden inside them: Americium-241. We’ll take one down, bring it into the studio, and show you exactly what’s going on inside that little plastic disc on your ceiling. ⚠️ Is it dangerous? ♻️ Can you throw it away? ☢️ Why is it even radioactive in the first place? We’ve got the answers. And if your alarm is over 10 years
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