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Radium  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A radioactive element of the alkaline earth series of metals. It has the atomic symbol Ra and atomic number 88. Radium is the product of the disintegration of URANIUM and is present in pitchblende and all ores containing uranium. It is used clinically as a source of beta and gamma-rays in radiotherapy, particularly BRACHYTHERAPY.

Entry terms

  • 7440-14-4 (Radium)
  • W90AYD6R3Q

In other languages

  • French

  • 7440-14-4 (Radium)
  • W90AYD6R3Q

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KM4N5WBJ-Q

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