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Radiological Elements
Strontium-90
A radioactive isotope produced by nuclear fission found in nuclear fallout. It is not a food ingredient and poses significant health hazards when ingested, inhaled, or contacted, due to its beta radiation emissions and propensity to accumulate in bones.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 10, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 0.35 pCi/L
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Radioactive contamination, bone cancer, leukemia, radiation sickness, genetic damage, mutagenesis
Benefits
None
References
Waters containing Strontium-90
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