Mantles for gas lanterns contain thorium, because it forms an oxide that can survive being heated to

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Mantles for gas lanterns contain thorium, because it forms an oxide that can survive being heated to incandescence for long periods of time. Natural thorium is almost 100% 232Th, with a half-life of 1.405 x 1010 y. If an average lantern mantle contains 300 mg of thorium, what is its activity?

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