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Radioactive sources contain radioactive materials derived from a particular radionuclide (unstable form of a radiation-emitting element), which can vary depending on the application for which the source was manufactured. These sources emit ionizing radiation, generally in the form of alpha and beta particles, gamma rays or neutrons. Click here to learn more about radiation.
Until the 1950s, we only had radionuclides of natural origin, such as radium 226, an isotope of radium which is used to treat certain types of cancer. Today, radionuclides artificially produced in nuclear facilities and accelerators, such as cesium-137, cobalt-60 and iridium-192, are widely used around the world for medical, industrial, agricultural, research and other purposes. ‘education.
Applications of radioactive sources include destroying bacteria in food, sterilizing medical supplies and equipment, treating cancer and other diseases, mapping underground water sources, testing integrity of mechanical structures and measurement of soil density in construction projects.
Learn more about using ionizing radiation in the fight against pests and their sterilization.
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