For just determining if it's safe to take home - a Geiger counter will do. It needs to be able to count alpha & beta radiation, which they all pretty much do.

For just determining if it's safe to take home - a Geiger counter will do. It needs to be able to count alpha & beta radiation, which they all pretty much do. One would also help in checking for radioactive glaze used on Fiestaware plates. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiesta_(dinnerware)#Radioactive_Glazes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiesta_(dinnerware)#Radioactive...