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Radium 228

Radiological Elements

Radium 228

Radium-228 is a radioactive isotope of radium, a naturally occurring radioactive element in the actinide series, known for its alpha and beta radiation emissions.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Mar 15, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
5 pCi / L
Health guideline
0.05 pCi / L

Food and supplement guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
Not specified

Risks

Radioactivity, carcinogenic potential, radiation poisoning risk, contamination hazard

Benefits

None

References

Waters containing Radium 228

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