One of the hazards of nuclear explosion is the generation of and its subsequent…
CHEMISTRY · Subjective · US High School · Chemistry · Atomic Structure & Nuclear · Atomic Structure & Nuclear
Problem
One of the hazards of nuclear explosion is the generation of Sr90 and its subsequent incorporation in bones. This nucleide has a half life of 28.1 year. Suppose one microgram was absorbed by a new-born child, how much Sr90 will remain in his bones after 20 year?