Letter G

Gallium

A rare metal with the atomic weight of 69. There are several isotopic forms of gallium that differ from it in atomic weight.

One is gallium-68 which is produced by cyclotrons and emits gamma rays.

The citrate form of gallium-68 is used as a radiotracer to locate sites of inflammation and tumor tissue within the body.

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