Thallium poisoning

Santhosh Kumar 28/10/2023
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Thallium poisoning upsc mind map Context: Rising cases in India, especially Maharashtra About Thallium Toxic metal element Symbol Tl, Atomic number 81 Known extreme toxicity Not natural occurrence No color, odor, taste Regulated use in India Nicknamed "poisoner’s poison" Appearance: Silvery-white tarnishes to Gray State at Room Temperature: Solid Common Uses Low-temperature thermometers historically Radioactive isotopes in medical imaging Limited industrial applications Health Hazards Extremely toxic if ingested or inhaled Can cause nerve and kidney damage Highly soluble in water Passes through skin easily Suspected carcinogen Antidote: Prussian blue for thallium removal Interesting Fact Historically used as rat poison Allegedly used by Saddam Hussein against opponents

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