Elemental Analysis - Actinium (Ac)

Actinium is a silvery radioactive metallic element. It glows blue in the dark due to its intense radioactivity. It is about 150 times more radioactive than radium. In this respect, it is very valuable as a source of neutrons. It has no significant industrial applications.

The actinium-227 isotope is extremely radioactive and is just as dangerous as plutonium in its potential for radiation-induced health effects. Even ingestion of small quantities poses a serious health hazard. The genetic damage from radiation exposure grows exponentially over lifetimes and generations. Even low dose exposures are carcinogenic after prolonged exposure. Cancers, immune system damage, leukemia, miscarriages, stillbirths, deformities and fertility problems can occur. The most extreme result over time is the total cessation of reproductive ability. Radiation is a known cause of infertility.

As for the environmental effects of actinium. The development of nuclear technology is causing major and minor releases of radioactivity to the atmosphere, soil, oceans, seas and water table, which occur in animal, plant and inert materials worldwide. Radiation concentrates along the food chain, exposing animals and humans to its harmful effects.

In the tests and analyzes carried out in our organization, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, there are also actinium (Ac) testing services within the framework of elemental analysis.