➤ Tends to accumulate in the renal structures, liver, spleen, and bone marrow.

➤ Possible occurrence of pathological conditions of the body, development of carcinomas and bone marrow destruction.

➤ It is characterized by a negative impact on the gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, and immune system.

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➤ As a nuclide, ²¹⁰Po emits alpha particles, which make it possible to use it in radiation therapy for certain types of carcinomas and malignant tumors.

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➤ Damage to the DNA structure, radiation damage to the skin and the risk of developing cancer, dermatitis, general weakness, decreased performance, pharyngeal reflex, gastrointestinal disorders, and impaired NS functioning are observed.

➤ Antidote: chelation therapy.

➤ Po is an ultra-rare and extremely difficult element to obtain.

➤ Currently, Po is produced in a nuclear reactor ²¹⁰Po or in a cyclotron ²⁰⁹Po.

➤ The isotope ²¹⁰Po as a source of energy in artificial satellites.

➤ Po is one of the most dangerous radioactive elements.