Global Americium-241 Radioactive Source Market Research Report, Competitive, Technology and Forecast Analysis 2025-2032
Americium-241 is a radioactive source that emits alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays. It is commonly used in smoke detectors as the alpha particles it emits can ionize the air and make it conductive, allowing current to flow between two electrodes, which triggers the alarm. Americium-241 is also used as a gamma-ray source in industrial radiography, as well as in nuclear medicine for imaging and treatment. However, due to its radioactive nature, Americium-241 is hazardous to health and must be handled with extreme care.