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How are radioactive materials essential to research?

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Because they are essential.

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How do you convert radioactive material to non radioactive material?
you cannot convert radioactive material into nonradioactive material, you can only shield it, dilute it or place it at a safe distance.
What does Radioactive Material mean?
A material that emits radiation Like Uranium, Plutonium, Radium, etc
What are the problems of radioactive materials?
They emit harmful radiation that can damage the cells of any living thing in range
What is the lifetime of radioactive material?
It varies, depending on the particular radionuclide involved. The half-life of Carbon-14, for instance, is 5730 years, while Iodine-131 is 8 days, Cesium-137 is 30 years, and Uranium-235 is 700...
How do you handle radioactive materials safely?
lead gloves and lead aprons are used.it is best if radioactive samples are handled by remote cntrol and maintained at a distance.