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Astatine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Astatine. A radioactive halogen with the atomic symbol At, and atomic number 85. Its isotopes range in mass number from 200 to 219 and all have an extremely short half-life. Astatine may be of use in the treatment of hyperthyroidism because it emits ALPHA PARTICLES.

Entry terms

  • 7440-68-8 (Astatine)
  • XI595HAL7H

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  • French

  • 7440-68-8 (Astatine)
  • Astatine
  • XI595HAL7H

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BVS5NV3F-T

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