Sodium Iodide I-131: Storage Conditions and Precautions
Sodium Iodide I-131 (NaI-131) is a radioactive isotope of iodine, a halogen element. It is widely used in nuclear medicine for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The radioisotope’s properties make it valuable for imaging the thyroid gland and treating certain thyroid conditions, including hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer. Storage Conditions 1. Radiation Safety: Sodium Iodide I-131 … Read more
