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The average life of this radionuclide is 5.27 years. The radiation is absorbed by the shieldof the head and not useful. What matters is radiation. This radiation has a mean energy of 1.25 MeV. The device itself consists of a radioactive source buried in a lead pipe that hasa side opening with a collimator adapted complex. When using the device, the radioactive source is moved laterally to coincide with the opening and there is where you passradiation. Security measures are designed to release radiation at any time while notcarrying out this treatment, then automatically, the radiation source is hidden in the lead pipe, for example, when you open the door of the room. Very schematically cobalt is as follows:
The biggest problem with cobalt is its half-life, because radiation loses energy and becomes useless in a relatively short period of time. This does not make radioactive cobalt lose their ability to produce harmful radiation, but does so useless in therapy. The need for spare parts and expensive (having to handle radioactive materials) is the major drawback
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What is the equation for transmutation of cobalt?
Cobalt-60 decay to nickel-60:Co-60------------Ni-60 + 1 electron + 1 neutrino + gamma rays
How many neutrons does a cobalt-60 atom have?
Since cobalt has an atomic number of 27, any isotope of it contains 27 protons and 27 electrons per atom. The isotope with mass number 60 contains (60 - 27) or 33 neutrons per atom.
Is cobalt 60 natural?
no it not natural it sythentic
What is the half-life of Cobalt-60?
Half-life of Co-60 = 5,27 year by beta- emission (0.315 MeV max.)
Which isotope is used Pest Control?
Cobalt-60
If cobalt-60 emits a gamma ray what is the product?
Cobalt-60
What is the half -life of cobalt-60?
Cobalt-60 has an 1/2 life of 5.24 years
How is cobalt 60 and cobalt 59 the same element but have different mass numbers?
Cobalt 60 has an extra neutron buit that does not affect chemical properties
What is the equation for transmutation of cobalt?
Cobalt-60 decay to nickel-60:Co-60------------Ni-60 + 1 electron + 1 neutrino + gamma rays
What is the average cost for the cobalt 60?
Cobalt 60 is a radioactive chemical not usually available for sale. Cherolet manufactures the car Cobalt, which can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. Its cost is about $30,000.
Is cobalt-60 suitable for treatment?
Cobalt 60 is a very valuable radiation source for the treaments of many types of cancers.
How many neutrons does a cobalt-60 atom have?
Since cobalt has an atomic number of 27, any isotope of it contains 27 protons and 27 electrons per atom. The isotope with mass number 60 contains (60 - 27) or 33 neutrons per atom.
When was cobalt 60 invented?
Tuesday
The half life of cobalt 60 is 5.3 yers after 10.6years how much of the original cobalt 60 remains?
One quarter-Apex
The half life of cobalt 60 is 5.3 years After years 14 of the original amount of cobalt 60 will remain?
10.6 years
What substance was used to treat the radish seeds for the lab radical radishes?
Radioactive cobalt-60 apex
What particle is emitted when Cobalt-60 decays to Nickel-60?
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