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The external irradiation of alpha particles is not important if the skin is protected.

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Q: Why is polonium safe outside the body?
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What effect does polonium have on the body?

Polonium is extremely toxic and radioactive.


What is the atomic structure of polonium 210?

I am pretty sure it Alpha radiation because you cannot be effected by it if it is outside the body, all other types of radiation can penetrate the skin


Does human body have polonium?

No, it doesnt


Is polonium found in your body?

Yes, we have (without exception) polonium (of natural origin) in the body but only in ultra-traces; smokers are more affected.


Is polonium in your bodies?

Yes, we have (without exception) polonium (of natural origin) in the body but only in ultra-traces; smokers are more affected.


What are polonium and radium used for?

Some applications of polonium: - neutron source as a mixture polonium-beryllium (also used for nuclear weapons) - elimination of the dust from the surface of materials - elimination of the static electricity - radioactive heat source Today radium has not applications outside the laboratory.


What is an exoskeloten?

An exoskeleton is the skeleton that is outside of the bugs body. It is like aromor plating and allows the bug to be safe from predators


Is polonium odorless?

Polonium is odorless.


How does polonium taste?

Polonium has not a taste.


Is polonium a halogen?

Polonium is a metal.


Does polonium has a odor?

Polonium has no odor.


Is polonium an insulator?

Polonium is not an insulator.The electrical resistivity of polonium is: 0, 40 microohm.meter.