(www.extremisimo.net) Nuclear plants, atomic bombs, contaminated spaces are some of the things we know about because of their high levels of radioactivity or as a result of radioactive explosions, however, in our everyday existence there are objects and foods that are also radioactive (besides microwave), here are some of those common uses in everyday life.
Daily objects and foods that are...radioactive?
1. Stones of cats: the waste of the box where the cats make their needs are a source of radiation in the homes. This is because one of the components of the stones that absorb the gatuna urine is the bentonite clay, whose grains in many cases can harbor remains of uranium or thorium.
If we consider that billions of tons of this element are available annually around the world, we could face a potential risk due to contamination of groundwater.
2. Brazil nuts: this type of nuts is one of the most radioactive elements in the world. Their consumption in significant quantities could cause urine and excreta to contain high doses of radiation.
Its excessive radioactivity is due to the roots of the tree that grow so deep in the earth that they absorb massive levels of radium, a natural source of radiation.
3. Signals of exit: the signs so common in public places are kept constantly illuminated and although there are cuts of light they maintain their energy without problems How they are maintained? A radioactive isotope of hydrogen called Tritium contained in the signal is the source of energy.
4. Cigarettes: many cigarettes contain in their formula polonium-210 and lead-210. These materials survive on tobacco leaves after the entire cigarette production process and are released into the air in the form of vapor when the cigarette is lit and are inhaled by the smoker.
Another fact to consider about the risks of smoking and why you should stop smoking.
5. The glossy paper of magazines: this type of paper sells more, looks better and is much more attractive for the purpose of reading. However, it contains kaolin, a white clay that generates the shiny effect and may contain thorium and uranium, as well as cat's stones.
Although not dangerous at all, since the contents are small and in some cases null, it is always good to know something more about the composition of everyday objects that are going around the house.
6. Ancient pottery: old porcelain, that of grandmother's vases and wells, could be a source of lead leakage (and not only that) many ceramic articles produced before 1960, especially those with an orange or reddish color contain high levels of uranium, component that helps to generate that particular color.
7. Bananas: Yes, you read well bananas contain very small doses of radiation and that is part of their genetic code. However, there is no need to worry since it is necessary to ingest 5 million bananas to suffer any harmful effects from radiation.
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