Characteristics of exposure to radioactive iodine during a nuclear incident

During a nuclear accident, numerous products of nuclear fission are released, including isotopes of radioactive iodine. Among them is iodine-131, with a half-life of 8.02 days, which emits β radiation. For decades, it has been effectively and safely used in medicine. However, in the event of a nucle...

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Main Authors: Zaletel Katja, Mihovec Anamarija, Gaberscek Simona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2024-10-01
Series:Radiology and Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/raon-2024-0051
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