Mercury Radioisotopes
| Definition: |
Unstable isotopes of mercury that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Hg atoms with atomic weights 185-195, 197, 203, 205, and 206 are radioactive mercury isotopes. |
| Notes: |
Hg-185-195, 197, 203, 205, 206; NIM; /blood-csf-urine /metab permitted but not for tracer studies ( = /diag use) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Mercury Isotopes (1968-1974),Radioisotopes (1968-1974) |
Mercury Radioisotopes Definitions and Terms
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