Medical Applications Of Rare Earth Aluminosilicate Glasses

Great interest is being shown in rare earth aluminosilicate (REAS) glasses as radiation delivery vehicles. Microspheres smaller than a human hair and made from rare earth aluminosilicate (REAS) glasses are being used to deliver very large doses of beta radiation to diseased organs (malignant tumours).

Author
D E Day
Origin
University Of Missouri-Rolla, Usa
Journal Title
The Glass Researcher 4 2 1995 5, 12
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 879

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Medical Applications Of Rare Earth Aluminosilicate Glasses
The Glass Researcher 4 2 1995 5, 12
S 879
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