Are their any harmful or negative uses of radioactive isotopes?

Subject: Are their any harmful or negative uses of radioactive isotopes?

Date: Sat Sep 19 22:06:11 2009
Posted by Parvathy
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Area of science: Chemistry
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I do know all about the advantages of radioactive isotopes. But i simply dont
know any of its harmful effects other than it is used for production of bombs.
I'm fascinated with radioisotopes!

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