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Strontium-90

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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