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Absolutely not. Radium is a highly radioactive alkali earth metal, and, though some of the elements from this chemical group are critical for life (if you don't have them you die), this one is to be avoided if it is at all possible. Zero radium is a good amount to have in your body any time. All the time, too.

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How does radium harm you?

Radium is harmful when ingested or inhaled because its radioactive decay can damage tissues and organs, increasing the risk of cancer. When inside the body, radium emits radiation that can disrupt cell function and DNA, leading to mutations and potentially causing leukemia, bone cancer, or other serious health effects. Long-term exposure to radium can also lead to other conditions such as anemia and necrosis (tissue death).


Is radium used in watch dial is harmful to human body?

Yes, radium used in watch dials emits radiation and can be harmful to the human body if ingested or inhaled. Prolonged exposure to radium can increase the risk of cancer and other health issues. It is important to handle radium-containing materials with care and dispose of them properly.


Is Radium a main metal in the human body?

No, radium is very radioactive (emitting alpha, beta, AND gamma) and acts chemically as if it was calcium. This causes any radium that enters the body to become incorporated into the bones, where its intense radiation kills the cells that make bone (causing the bones to weaken and eventually crumble) and the blood producing cells in the marrow (causing anemia and weakening the immune system allowing severe infections to develop).


Is radium dangerous or explosive?

Yes. Radium is a highly radioactive alkali earth metal, and inhalation, injection, ingestion or body exposure to radium can cause chemical burns, radiation burns and can lead to cancer and other disorders. Radium is chemically similar to calcium, and it has the ability to replace calcuim in bones, which is extremely harmful. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on radium.


What does radium on a silver necklace mean?

Radium is a highly radioactive material that can emit harmful radiation, posing health risks when worn close to the body. If you have a silver necklace that contains radium, it is important to handle it with caution and consider getting it properly disposed of by a professional.

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How does radium harm you?

Radium is harmful when ingested or inhaled because its radioactive decay can damage tissues and organs, increasing the risk of cancer. When inside the body, radium emits radiation that can disrupt cell function and DNA, leading to mutations and potentially causing leukemia, bone cancer, or other serious health effects. Long-term exposure to radium can also lead to other conditions such as anemia and necrosis (tissue death).