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Iodine tablets are taken by individuals who have just been or are being exposed to radioactive materials that include radioactive iodine. In nuclear fission reactors, uranium (or sometimes plutonium) fission to create energy. When these fuel atoms split (fission), there are a number of fission products that can result, including a radioactive isotope of iodine. In a reactor accident that includes a meltdown and the release of radioactive fission products into the environment, radioactive iodine can be present.
By taking iodine tablets, an individual who is exposed to radioactive iodine that was released in a nuclear reactor accident can avoid having his body absorb this radioactive material. Taking iodine tablets keeps iodine levels in the body high, and the thyroid gland, which absorbs iodine, high. This effectively prevents radioactive iodine from being absorbed and taken up by the thyroid. As absorbing radioactive iodine can lead to thyroid cancer, taking iodine tablets is a good shield against uptake of the radioactive isotope.
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How is iodine made?
the nucleus of a radioactive iodine molecule has excess energy and gives off radiation that can have effects on the cells in which it is concentrated.
How many iodine tablets should you use for a one quart canteen to disinfect stream water?
2
Are iodine compounds effective against spores?
no
What radiation can be ingested?
Radiation per se cannot be ingested Many radioactive compounds can be ingested These emit radiation. Iodine for example exists in a radioactive form that is ingested to treat certain thyroid conditions.
Will taken iodine tablets and chlorine granules pass an 8ohr etg alcholol test?
Swallowing chlorine granules will kill you. Do NOT do this!
Are potassium iodine tablets the same as potassium iodide tablets?
Yes. "Potassium Iodine" tablets is a colloquial - and incorrect - way of saying "Potassium Iodide" tablets.
How can you protect water?
Water is essential to life. Making sure that the water we use to cook, drink and even bathe with needs to be as toxin free (and nuclear radiation poisoning free) as possible. You can forget about Brita for radiation in these situations. Brita water filters only remove large particles and the "smell" of chlorine, not the actual chlorine, radiation or any other pathogen. You need Reverse Osmosis, Distillation and some water purification tablets. In emergency situations there some things you can do to help make sure that the water you are drinking is as safe as possible. The most common thing most people think about is iodine tablets or iodine pills. Potassium Iodine, which is what these pills or tablets are made of, (as well as iodized table salt) is not a good solution at all. Nascent Iodine is the recommended form of iodine.
When disinfecting individual canteen using iodine tablets how many tablets are used to prevent giardiasis?
2 tablets
When disinfecting individual canteens using iodine tablets how many tablets are used to prevent giardiasis?
2 tablets
Is there a cure for nuclear radiation?
We do not have medications or treatment that can cure the damage caused by radiation. There are things we can do, however, to limit the destruction caused by radioactive substances a person has been exposed to. We cam limit the damage done to a person who has been exposed to certain radioactive substances, such as radioactive iodine, by providing non-radioactive alternatives to the body to take up. This is what iodine tablets are for. Given enough safe iodine, the body will take up little of the iodine that is radioactive, and will eliminate it. We can treat radiation sickness, but this does not treat the underlying radioactivity. There are ways of removing certain radioactive substances from the body.
How many iodine tablets are used to prevent giardiasis?
two
Does interstitial radiation use iodine?
Yes
What are micropur tablets?
Micropur tablets are easy to use water purification tablets. These are safer for water purification compared to both iodine or chlorine.
What does iodine do to starch with Clinitest tablets?
I think it makes a "chemical reaction"
What is the Samoan word for iodine tablets?
Fuala'au Aiotini or Fuala'au Manu'a.
Is iodine used in Internal radiation therapy?
Yes
If you need 2 tablets of iodine to disinfect 1 quart of stream water to make it drinkable how many tablets do you need to disinfect 4 quarts?
8 tablets
