The radioisotope used in industrial radiography for the rapid checking of faults in welds and casting is

a

Phosphorus-32

b

Cobalt-60

c

Carbon-14

d

Iodine-131

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samini
9 years ago

PHOSPHORUS-32 is used for the treatment of leukemia.

IODINE-131 is used for the treatment of cancer of the thyroid gland.

CARBON-14 also known as radio carbon dating is used to know the age of artifacts.

COBALT-60 used for checking faults in cast and welding, and also for the treatment of cancer.

Balogunsalam
9 years ago

Cobalt 60 is correct bcus it is use in welding

Luping
2 years ago

Please I don't understand is understanding chemistry now wrong because they chose iodine-131

Asemota Ekky
9 years ago

The selected answer is wrong:

Cobalt-60 is widely used for checking faults in welds and castings

REF: check:New school chemistry, page333

Myschool Kelly
9 years ago

Correction has been made. Thanks for your contributions.

samadafoo
9 years ago

please change that answer because it is not phosphorus 32 but cobalt 30

whit3
2 years ago

B is correct. why?

Cobalt-60 is commonly used in industrial radiography because it emits high-energy gamma rays that can penetrate thick materials, allowing for thorough inspection of welds and castings.

Amadi Onesimus
9 years ago

yeah its Cobalt 60

Osiobe Fred
9 years ago

d correct answer is B while d rest options are for medical use

samini
9 years ago

welds and casting..#correction

Godspower552189
1 year ago

the answer is B Cobalt -60

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