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Sodium24 analysis

Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 01:33:32
Category: / Science & Technology / Engineering
Length: 2 pages (466 words)
Don't have the actaul question sheet anymore, and there is images to go up aswell but im having trouble uploading any of my original essays. 1 & 2. Sodium-24 is an isotope used in medicine and the mining industry, as it is a gamma emitter. It is used for studies of electrolytes within the body, and also to locate leaks in industrial pipelines and oil well studies. 3. Half-life of Sodium-24 is 14.96 hours, and it takes a …
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…middot;<Tab/>All packaging and items that come into contact with the radiation are disposed of in a special process, depending on the situation. ·<Tab/>The area that is being treated or tested for leaks etc is isolated and shut down from workers. ·<Tab/>The people scanning and injecting the sodium-24 wear lead aprons to prevent contact.
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