Sn-125 (Tin-125): Usage & Information

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Sn-125 (Tin-125) is a radionuclide with a half-life of approximately 10 days, making it significantly more radioactive than radium. Its primary applications include medical imaging and radiation therapy, particularly in the field of nuclear medicine. Users must exercise caution due to its high radioactivity, which poses health risks similar to those encountered by historical figures like Marie Curie. Comprehensive information on its specific usage is limited, necessitating further research into its applications.

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Hello everyone. Have somebody ever dealt with Sn-125? Could you give any information on the usage of this radionuclide?
Thank you in advance.
 
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According to Wikipedia, it's got a half-life of about 10 days, so it's about a million times more radioactive than the radium that killed Marie Curie. Be careful.
 
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Thank you for the suggestion, I'm aware of dangers arising from the source, but I can't find any information what is the field of usage of Sn-125.
 

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