Effective half-life

Decay data: ENSDF (NNDC) via IAEA NDS
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Combine physical and biological half-lives to find how quickly material is removed from the body. Radioactive decay and biological elimination contribute together, giving Tₑ = (T_b × T_p)/(T_b + T_p). The effective half-life is shorter than either half-life alone.

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