Radium is a highly radioactive alkaline earth metal used in research and historically in various industries. It was once used in personal care products until its harmful effects were discovered. Marie Curie discovered and isolated radium, which is named after its radioactive properties. It is used in cancer treatment and medical imaging and can be […]
The Radium Girls sued their employer, the United States Radium Corporation, in the 1920s for exposing them to harmful radiation while painting clock faces with radium-based paint. The women won their case, highlighting the dangers of working conditions and leading to better protection for workers from radiation. The Radium Girls were a group of women […]
