Is it possible to excite solid metal using radioactive material?

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The discussion revolves around methods for exciting and ionizing solid metals, with a focus on the potential use of radioactive materials. One participant suggests exploring spark and arc atomic emission spectroscopy as relevant techniques. Another participant mentions experimenting with a laser diode and expresses interest in using a microwave tube at ultra-low levels, although they note the challenges in calculating necessary values. The conversation also touches on the idea of applying a soft radioactive material to metal to achieve the desired ionization effect, with a request for recommendations on materials that could become radioactive when powered.
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Hi all,

How can I excitation - ionization solid metal ?
May by radioactive material which is too soft.
 
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Sorry, but question doesn't make much sense as asked.

The closest I can think of are spark and arc atomic emission spectroscopy.
 
I tried with laser diode. I'd like to use microwave tube in ultra low level but it need to calculate some value but is difficult.

So, I'm thinking if I put on metal some radioactive too soft. If you know some material which it becomes radioactive when I powered it.
 

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