Don't have the actaul question sheet anymore, and there is images to go up aswell but im having trouble uploading any of my original essays. 1 & 2. Sodium-24 is an isotope used in medicine and the mining industry, as it is a gamma emitter. It is used for studies of electrolytes within the body, and also to locate leaks in industrial pipelines and oil well studies. 3. Half-life of Sodium-24 is 14.96 hours, and it takes a …showed first 75 words of 466 total…

…showed last 75 words of 466 total…middot;<Tab/>All packaging and items that come into contact with the radiation are disposed of in a special process, depending on the situation. ·<Tab/>The area that is being treated or tested for leaks etc is isolated and shut down from workers. ·<Tab/>The people scanning and injecting the sodium-24 wear lead aprons to prevent contact.