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World J Radiol. Jul 28, 2014; 6(7): 480-485
Published online Jul 28, 2014. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v6.i7.480
Table 1 Physical characteristics of 89Strontium, 153Samarium and 223Radium
RadionuclideHalf-lifeMaximum energy (MeV)Mean energy (MeV)Maximum rangey-Emission (keV)
89Sr50.5 d1.4 (β)0.583 (β)7 mmNone
153Sm1.9 d0.81 (β)0.229 (β)4 mm103
223Ra11.4 d5.78 (α) average-< 10 μm154