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Is plutonium dangerous when dealing with it in a physics lab?

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

Yes: Plutonium should only be handled under proper radiation lab procedures to prevent inadvertent inhalation or ingestion which can cause lung cancer and/or severe radiation effects to the bowel.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 9/19/2012

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