Name the element whose isotope is used in i) Nuclear reactor ii) treatment of cancer
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It is produced by irradiating the stable isotope cobalt-59 with neutrons in a nuclear reactor. Cobalt-60 is used in the inspection of materials to reveal internal structure, flaws, or foreign objects and in the sterilization of food. In medicine, it is used to treat cancer and to sterilize medical equipment.
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Yttrium-90 is used for treatment of cancer, particularly non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and livercancer, and it is being used more widely, including for arthritis treatment. Lu-177 and Y-90 are becoming the main RNT agents. Iodine-131, samarium-153, and phosphorus-32 are also usedfor therapy.
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