The primary use of Strontium (Sr) has been in the production of glass for color television cathode ray tubes (to block x-ray emissions) and in the production of metal alloys (e.g.aluminum, magnesium). The stable form of Sr is not known to pose any health threat. The prescription drug Strontium Ranelate is used in many countries (but not Canada or the USA) to increase bone density and reduce the occurrence of fractures. The isotope 90Sr (found in nuclear fallout) can lead to bone disorders, including bone cancer. The isotope 89Sr is a beta emitter used for palliation of pain in patients with metastatic bone cancer - after intravenous administration, up to 80% of the isotope is eliminated in urine.
Urine Sr levels provides useful information in the biological monitoring of the presence of this element in individuals therapeutically or environmentally exposed to Sr.
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