Abstract:
The role of chemists in utilizing radioisotopes in
industries is significant. Radioisotopes, characterized
by their emission of various types of radiation like
alpha and beta particles, gamma rays, or x-rays, include
both naturally occurring elements such as 238U, 232Th,
14C, and 40K, as well as synthetic radioisotopes tailored
for specific applications. While natural radioisotopes,
except for 235U in nuclear power, are often underutilized
due to long half-lives or compatibility issues, synthetic
radioisotopes are custom-made to meet specific
industry needs