Zinc Radioisotopes
| Definition: |
Unstable isotopes of zinc that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. Zn atoms with atomic weights 60-63, 65, 69, 71, and 72 are radioactive zinc isotopes. |
| Notes: |
Zn-60-63, 65, 69, 71, 72; NIM; /blood-csf-urine /metab permitted but not for tracer studies ( = /diag use) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Radioisotopes (1966-1974),Zinc Isotopes (1966-1974) |
Zinc Radioisotopes Definitions and Terms
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