Radium chloride

Agent Name
Radium chloride
CAS Number
10025-66-8
Formula
Cl2-Ra
Major Category
Physical/Radiation
Radium chloride formula graphical representation
Category
Radioactive Compounds
Description
White or slightly brown solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used in radiography of metals, as a radon source, and as an antineoplastic agent; [Merck Index]
Comments
Radioactive; The commercial product is usually a mixture with barium chloride; [Merck Index] See "Radium" and linked occupational diseases.
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Adverse Effects

IARC Carcinogen
Established
NTP Carcinogen
Human carcinogen

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