The radioactivity of the human body

1955/02/01 by Isaac Asimov · 1 voice
Chemistry · #History and advancements in chemistry

paper · doi:10.1021/ed032p84

openalex publication_date 1955/02/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30

Abstract

Identifies and discusses the major radioactive isotopes present in the human body.

Discussions

• Asimov, I. (1955): The radioactivity of the human body [pdf] [hn, 2 points, 5 comments]

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