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Does it matter which Radionuclide?
Long half life:
Associated with low specific activity A
spec
(Bq/g)
Radioactive waste
If too long, not useful with permanent implants
Short half life:
Smaller source size possible (high A
spec
)
More frequent source exchange
Possible higher radiobiological response