What are the good things about polonium?

Answer 1

Polonium applications:

- - Source of neutrons: as Po-BeO

- - Radioisotope thermoelectric energy source

- - Alpha particles source

- - Brushes with Po to eliminate static charges from different surfaces

- - Material in radiochemistry studies

But polonium is very rare, expensive, highly radioactive and dangerous.

Answer 2

Polonium has some beneficial applications, such as its use in nuclear reactors for power generation and in antistatic devices in industries. It also has potential use in cancer treatment through targeted alpha therapy due to its high energy alpha particles that can effectively destroy cancer cells. However, it is highly radioactive and poses significant health risks if not handled properly.