Cesium cs-131

Cesium Cs-131 is an unstable radioisotope of cesium (Cs) with radiocytotoxic application. Cs-131 is a gamma photon-emitting radionuclide with high energy and a relatively short half-life of 9.7 days. When used in prostate brachytherapy, Cs-131 demonstrated advantages over other commonly used isotopes. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include 131Cs radioisotope and Caesium-131. Its PubChem CID is 5492303.

CAS No 14914-76-2
Molecular Formula Cs
Molecular Weight 130.91 g/mol
Synonyms cesium-131

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