Chromium-51

Chromium Cr-51 is an isotope of chromium that has been used as a radioactive label for decades. It is used as a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical agent in nephrology to determine glomerular filtration rate, and in hematology to determine red blood cell volume or mass, study the red blood cell survival time and evaluate blood loss. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Radiopharmaceuticals. Its therapeutic use is listed as laxatives. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Sodium chromate 51, Chromium (51 Cr) and 51Cr isotope. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Intermediate. Its PubChem CID is 104786.

CAS No 14392-02-0
Molecular Formula Cr
Molecular Weight 50.94 g/mol
Synonyms chromium-51

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