14928-29-1

Basic information

• Product Name: (~92~Sr)strontium
• CAS NO: 14928-29-1
• Molecular Formula: ⁹²Sr
• Molecular Weight: 92
• Mol File: 14928-29-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• CAS DataBase Reference: (~92~Sr)strontium(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (~92~Sr)strontium(14928-29-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (~92~Sr)strontium(14928-29-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 14928-29-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Strontium-92, also known as (~92~Sr)strontium, is a radioactive isotope of strontium with a half-life of 2.71 minutes. It is characterized by its high-energy beta decay and is produced by the fission of uranium-235 in nuclear reactors.

Uses

Used in Cancer Therapy:
(~92~Sr)strontium is used as a radioisotope in targeted cancer therapy for the treatment of various types of cancer. Its high-energy beta decay allows for the precise targeting and destruction of cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Used in Nuclear Reactor Testing:
(~92~Sr)strontium is used as a tracer in the testing of neutron flux levels in nuclear reactors. Its short half-life and high-energy decay make it an ideal candidate for monitoring and measuring the performance of nuclear reactors.
Used in Nuclear Weapons Testing:
(~92~Sr)strontium is a byproduct of nuclear weapons testing and has been found in the fallout from past nuclear explosions. Its presence in the environment can be used to study the effects of nuclear weapons testing and monitor the levels of radioactive contamination.
Note: Due to the significant health hazard posed by (~92~Sr)strontium's short half-life and high energy decay, it must be handled and stored with extreme care to ensure the safety of individuals and the environment.