Yttrium-90
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Yttrium-90 (90
Y
) is a radioisotope of yttrium.[2] Yttrium-90 has found a wide range of uses in radiation therapy to treat some forms of cancer.[3]
Quick Facts General, Symbol ...
General | |
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Symbol | 90Y |
Names | yttrium-90, 90Y, Y-90 |
Protons (Z) | 39 |
Neutrons (N) | 51 |
Nuclide data | |
Half-life (t1/2) | 64.60±0.43 h[1] |
Isotopes of yttrium Complete table of nuclides |
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