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Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: Paul123 on 22/03/2007 15:53:54

Title: Strontium-90
Post by: Paul123 on 22/03/2007 15:53:54

Does anyone know the activity of strontium-90? Any webs links would also be appreciated.

Title: Strontium-90
Post by: another_someone on 22/03/2007 16:35:29

Strontium is chemically similar to calcium (but more reactive), and so readily insinuates itself into bone.  Strontium-90 is radioactive, so once it gets into the bone, it will slowly destroy it (and the marrow).

http://www.epa.gov/radiation/radionuclides/strontium.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strontium