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Radionuclide generators in medicine
Radiology
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Radionuclide generators are systems containing a parent radionuclide that decays to produce a shorter-lived daughter radionuclide, which can be extracted. This process, known as "milking," allows for on-site production of short-lived radioisotopes for medical use. The document differentiates between secular and transient equilibrium, explaining the conditions under which each is achieved and providing examples like the Mo-99/Tc-99m generator. It also touches upon properties of an ideal generator, such as long-lived granddaughters and effective shielding, and lists clinically useful generators for diagnostic nuclear medicine.
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