Is technetium dangerous

Ladiimia108 ∙

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∙ 10y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Yes. It is radioactive. Medical staff who work with it much be shielded.

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How dangerous is technetium?

Technetium is not really dangerous. Since doctors will often use Technetium 99 as a radioactive tracer. It may be radioactive but its decay is slow and will produce a minute amount of gamma rays.

Is technetium dangerous to humans?

Technetium is a radioactive element that can be harmful to humans if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin in large amounts. It is primarily used in medical imaging and scientific research, where exposure levels are closely monitored to prevent any health risks.

What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a technetium heart scan?

The technetium heart scan is not dangerous. The technetium is completely gone from the body within a few days of the test. The scan itself exposes the patient to about the same amount of radiation as a chest x ray.

Is technetium from Japan?

Technetium is not from Japan.

Why is technetium a metal?

Technetium is a metal.

Where can you buy technetium?

Technetium is not a material to be sold to anyone on the counter.

Is technetium hard?

The Brinell hardness of technetium is 112.The Vickers hardness of technetium is 151.

Is technetium nonmetal metal or metalloid?

its a metal

What is the normal phrase of technetium?

Technetium is a solid.

Is technetium magnetic or not magnetic?

Technetium is paramagnetic.

Does technetium react to a magnet?

Technetium is paramagnetic.

Is technetium odorless?

Yes, technetium is a silver-gray metal and is considered to be odorless.

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