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Nuclear Decay Properties of Radionuclides Approved for Treatment of Metastatic Bone Pain
| Half-life | β-Emission | Penetration | γ-Emission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radionuclide | (Days) | (Average, MeV) | (mm) | (keV, %) |
| Phosphorus-32 | 14.3 | 0.7 | 2.7 | None |
| Strontium-89 | 50.5 | 0.58 | 2.4 | None |
| Samarium-153 | 1.9 | 0.22 | 0.55 | 103, 29 |
MeV, million electron volt; keV, kiloelectron volt.
