Technetium-99m Gamma Decay

99mTc → 99Tc + γ

概要

Technetium-99m (metastable) releases a 140 keV gamma ray to reach the ground state Tc-99 with a half-life of 6.01 hours. This isomeric transition emits no particulate radiation. The 140 keV gamma energy is ideal for gamma camera detection, and the 6-hour half-life allows sufficient imaging time with rapid decay.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Technetium Tc 1 (s)

日常の例

Tc-99m is used in about 30 million medical diagnostic scans worldwide each year, making it the most widely used medical radioisotope.

産業上の重要性

Tc-99mは世界の核医学検査の80%以上を占め、骨、心臓、脳、肺、腎臓のイメージングに使用される。

特性

タイプ
Nuclear
可逆的
いいえ
エネルギー
発熱性
ΔH
-14000000.0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Technetium-99m Gamma Decay?
The balanced equation is: ⁹⁹ᵐTc → ⁹⁹Tc + γ.
What type of reaction is Technetium-99m Gamma Decay?
Technetium-99m Gamma Decay is a nuclear reaction.
Is Technetium-99m Gamma Decay exothermic or endothermic?
Technetium-99m Gamma Decay is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -14000000.0 kJ/mol.