Radium

Precautions

Radium is highly radioactive and its decay product, radon gas is also radioactive. Since radium is chemically similar to calcium, it has the potential to cause great harm by replacing it in bone. Inhalation, injection, ingestion or body exposure to radium can cause cancer and other body disorders. Stored radium should be ventilated to prevent accumulation of radon.

Related Topics:
Radon - Bone

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Emitted energy from the decay of radium ionizes gases, affects photographic plates, causes sores on the skin, and produces many other detrimental effects.

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