Cobalt-60

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Description

Cobalt-60 is a Radioactive Isotope of Cobalt.

 

Orthodox Medical Usage of Cobalt-60

Immune System

 Cobalt-60 is commonly used as the modus operandi for delivering Radiation Therapy to Cancer patients.

 

Commercial Usage of Cobalt-60

Food Preserving Techniques

 Cobalt-60 is commonly utilized in the commercial process of Food Irradiation.

 

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