molybdenum breakthrough

• 0.15 uCi Mo-99 / mCi Tc-99m

• must check EVERY elution of generator
  • use dose calibrator + lead shield

• Mo-99 emits beta particles, has 67-hr half-life
  • it's taken up by liver

© 2002, C.E. Kahn, Jr.
2002-04-18