Question

Is Xenon-133 Toxic?

Answer 1

1. Xenon-133: A radioisotope of the 54-proton element xenon, xenon Xe-133 emits gamma rays and has a physical half-life of 5.27 days.
2. An inhaled radiopharmaceutical imaging agent called xenon-133 is primarily used to examine and assess the lungs and their function of the lungs.
3. To give doctors images of the lungs that are relevant to their diagnosis, Xenon-133 gas is inhaled.
4. Hence it is the diagnostic agent and is used as a radiopharmaceutical activity.

Hence, Xenon-133 is a non-toxic agent.