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Test sources, such as those used for school experiments, have an activity of <100 kBq . Devices for nondestructive material testing use sources with activities of 1 TBq and more. The high γ-energies result in a significant mass difference between 60 Ni and 60 Co of 0.003 u. read more

Uses of Cobalt-60 Cobalt-60 is used in a process called industrial radiography, to inspect metal parts and welds for defects. Beams of radiation are aimed at the object to be checked from a sealed source of Co-60. read more

Cobalt-60 is a beta-emitting radioactive isotope of cobalt-59. In cobalt-60 therapy, cobalt-60-generatedgamma radiation is used to destroy tumors. Cobalt-60 therapy is also known as Gamma Knife®therapy. read more

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