Asked by Amanda
How is polonium-210 used in anti-static products? Why is its presence in commercial products (eg. anti-static hair brushes) a concern?
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Answered by
GK
Gamma rays emitted by Po-210 ionize air. Ionized air is a better conductor of electricity than normal air. The increased conductivity of ionized air helps discharge static charge into the ground.
Answered by
DrBob222
Here is a site that tells you how the antistatic product works AND it has some information at the bottom of the page that tells you how toxic Po-210 is.
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