What Is Cesium 137?

⟩ What is cesium-137?

A radioactive isotope with a half life of 30.2 years and an average energy of 662 keV. It is a pure beta emitter and is used for Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy especially for use in tandem and ovoid treatments for gynecological cancers.

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