isotope uses. Flashcards
1
Q
What is the uses for isotopes in agriculture?
A
Phosphorus-32 or stable isotopes such as nitrogen-15 provide a means of determining how much of the fertilizer is taken up by the plant and how much is lost to the environment.
2
Q
what are the medical uses for isotopes?
A
Colbat-60 is an isotope that is used to treat tumors, it is released through a helmet with pinholes, and is a form of gamma radiation.