cobalt
- CAS No.
- 10198-40-0
- Chemical Name:
- cobalt
- Synonyms
- CBNumber:
- CB51261346
- Molecular Formula:
- Co
- Molecular Weight:
- 58.93
- MDL Number:
- MOL File:
- 10198-40-0.mol
Last updated:2023-07-12 16:57:12
| Density | 2.05E-3 g/cm3 |
|---|---|
| FDA UNII | 5C8182XDPZ |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Cobalt-60 (10198-40-0) |
cobalt Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Uses
60Co (cobalt-60), a gamma and beta ray emitter with a half-life of about 5.3 years, is used in cancer therapy. Small pieces of radioactive metallic cobalt, made radioactive in a nuclear reactor, are placed into a proper shielding device and the radiation from them used in place of a high-powered x-ray machine or radium implantations in treating patients with localized cancer.
cobalt Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
cobalt Suppliers
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