11.4: Uses of Radioactive Isotopes - Chemistry LibreTexts
2021年3月22日 · Radioactive isotopes have numerous medical applications—diagnosing and treating illnesses and diseases. One example of a diagnostic application is using radioactive iodine-131 to test for thyroid activity (Figure \(\PageIndex{2}\)).
Radioactive isotope | Description, Uses, & Examples | Britannica
radioactive isotope, any of several species of the same chemical element with different masses whose nuclei are unstable and dissipate excess energy by spontaneously emitting radiation in the form of alpha, beta, and gamma rays. A brief treatment of radioactive isotopes follows. For full treatment, see isotope: Radioactive isotopes.
25 Uses of Radioisotopes
2021年2月2日 · In big industries, radioactive isotopes are added to liquids or gases in pipes. Adding these isotopes helps to determine the flow rate of these materials, which in turn identifies and locates any leaks in the pipes.
Radioactive Isotopes - Definition, Properties, Examples and Uses
2023年12月19日 · Uses of Radioactive Isotopes in Industry. In industry, radioactive isotopes are used to determine the thickness of metal or plastic sheets, with the strength of the radiations that penetrate the substance being studied revealing the precise thickness. They can also be used to generate modest amounts of electricity.
How Radioactive Isotopes are Used in Medicine | Britannica
Radioactive isotopes, or radioisotopes, are species of chemical elements that are produced through the natural decay of atoms. Exposure to radiation generally is considered harmful to the human body, but radioisotopes are highly valuable in medicine, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
1.5.5: Uses of Radioactive Isotopes - Chemistry LibreTexts
Radioactive isotopes have numerous medical applications—diagnosing and treating illnesses and diseases. One example of a diagnostic application is using radioactive iodine-131 to test for thyroid activity (Figure \(\PageIndex{2}\)).
11.5: Uses of Radioisotopes - Chemistry LibreTexts
2021年9月24日 · Radioisotopes (radioactive isotopes or radionuclides or radioactive nulcides) are used in two major ways: either for their radiation alone (irradiation, nuclear batteries) or for the combination of chemical properties and their radiation (tracers, biopharmaceuticals).
Uses of Radioisotopes – Chemistry - UH Pressbooks
Radioisotopes are used to follow the paths of biochemical reactions or to determine how a substance is distributed within an organism. Radioactive tracers are also used in many medical applications, including both diagnosis and treatment. They are used to measure engine wear, analyze the geological formation around oil wells, and much more.
Uses of Radioactive Isotopes – Introductory Chemistry – 1st …
Radioactive isotopes have a variety of applications. Generally, however, they are useful because either we can detect their radioactivity or we can use the energy they release. Radioactive isotopes are effective tracers because their radioactivity is easy to detect.
11.4 Uses of Radioactive Isotopes - Lumen Learning
Radioactive isotopes have a variety of applications such as medical imaging, treating of cancer, tracing steps of chemical reactions, establishing the ages of objects, and generating electricity. Radioactive isotopes are effective tracers because their radioactivity is easy to detect.