Xenon-133
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| Xenon-133 | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Name, symbol | Xenon-133,133Xe |
| Neutrons | 79 |
| Protons | 54 |
| Nuclide data | |
| Half-life | 5.243 d |
| Decay products | 133Cs |
| Decay mode | Decay energy |
| Beta− | |
Xenon 133 (brand name Xeneisol) is an isotope of Xenon. It is a radionuclide that is inhaled to assess pulmonary function, and to image the lungs. It is also often used to image blood flow, particularly in the brain.
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