👉 Astatine, also known as 16F-20O-8, is a radioactive substance that is used in nuclear medicine and medical imaging. It has been found to be an effective tracer for the detection of certain types of cancerous tumors and other abnormalities. Astatine is produced by a chemical reaction between 16F (fluoride) and 20O (oxalic acid), which produces 8 atoms of nitrogen, 8 atoms of oxygen, and