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Astatine-210 (210At) is a radioactive isotope of astatine. It is one of the more common and stable isotopes of astatine, though all astatine isotopes are highly radioactive. Astatine itself is a halogen and is located in the periodic table below iodine. It is a rare element, and its isotopes are generally produced artificially through nuclear reactions.

The most common decay mode for astatine-210 is alpha decay, where it transforms into bismuth-206. The half-life of astatine-210 is approximately 8.1 hours. This relatively short half-life means that it decays quickly, and its presence in the environment is transient. Due to its radioactivity and rarity, astatine-210 has limited practical applications.

Research into astatine isotopes, including astatine-210, often focuses on their nuclear properties and potential uses in nuclear medicine, though other astatine isotopes are more frequently considered for such applications due to their decay characteristics. The study of astatine and its isotopes helps in understanding the behavior of heavy elements and nuclear physics.