IODINE

INFO

• Iodine-131/Radioiodine
• Is a radioisotope of iodine
• Has a half-life of 8 days
• Very radioactive
• Discovered in 1811 by Benard Cortois

PERIODIC TABLE

• Neutrons: 78
• Protons: 53
• Electrons: 54
• Isotope Mass: 130.906 u
• Excess energy: 971 keV

This is the diagram of Iodine

USES IN BODY/ NATURE

• Nuclear energy
• Medical diagnostics
• Treatment procedures
• Natural gas production

REACTION

• Is taken by mouth
• It is the absorbed into the body
• Goes into thyroid gland
• Trapped iodine radiates the gland
• Damages the gland which reduces its effect

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• http://uwlbrachycourse.wikifoundry.com/page/Iodine-131
• http://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/320-085_i131_fs.pdf
• Http://www.medicinenet.com