Atomic # = 69
Atomic weight = 168.934
Thulium-169, when irradiated with neutrons in a nuclear reactor, forms 170Th:
169Th + 1n–> 170Th
170Th emits x-rays, and is thus used as a portable, medial X-ray source.
Atomic # = 69
Atomic weight = 168.934
Thulium-169, when irradiated with neutrons in a nuclear reactor, forms 170Th:
169Th + 1n–> 170Th
170Th emits x-rays, and is thus used as a portable, medial X-ray source.