Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Is Uranium 238 and radium 226 deadly if ingested?

They both emit alpha particles which are extremely ionising. The only part of your body which they can p through however are the lining of your alveoli in your lungs; if you breathe the particles in they will likely harm you. If you swallow them, you would probably be ok with such a small amount.

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