Applications of radioisotopes (AQA A-Level Physics): Flashcards
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Radium-233 radiation type & medical use
Radium-233 radiation type & medical use
Alpha emitter for targeted cancer therapy
Why alpha particles ideal for cancer treatment (2 properties)
Why alpha particles ideal for cancer treatment (2 properties)
High ionising power & very short range in tissue
Iodine-131 use & why it works for thyroid
Iodine-131 use & why it works for thyroid
Beta emitter for thyroid cancer; thyroid concentrates iodine
Examples of beta-plus emitters (3)
Examples of beta-plus emitters (3)
Carbon-11, nitrogen-13, fluorine-18
PET scanner full name
PET scanner full name
Positron Emission Tomography
Key advantage of gamma sterilisation
Key advantage of gamma sterilisation
Penetrates packaging without heat damage
Polonium-210 industrial use
Polonium-210 industrial use
Static electricity elimination (alpha emitter)
Strontium-90 industrial application
Strontium-90 industrial application
Thickness monitoring of sheet materials (beta source)
How thickness control works with beta radiation
How thickness control works with beta radiation
Thicker material absorbs more, computer adjusts roller pressure
Dosimeter badge function & unit
Dosimeter badge function & unit
Monitors cumulative radiation exposure in sieverts (Sv)