Ionization smoke detectors have a small button of americium (Element number 95, Proudly made in the U.S.A.) which is encased in gold. The americium button releases a steady stream of alpha particles (protons, nucleus of hydrogen) *CONTINUED INSIDE SAVE*
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Californium is better for neutrons, americium is only for protons
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I need more Americium, 25 uCi isn't enough to make any useful amount of neutrons(small homemade AmBe neutron source)