| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878181 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Palladium coated silver beads of 0.5 mm (∅) were used to adsorb 125I and encapsulated inside a titanium capsule by Nd:YAG laser, for use as a brachytherapy source. Experimental conditions were optimized for maximum adsorption of 125I and uniformity of radioactivity was ascertained. Leachability of 125I was found to be<0.01%. The dose rate constant of the new source was estimated to be 1.045 cGy h−1 U−1. This newly developed source could be an alternative to other 125I sources.
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Authors
Sanjay Kumar Saxena, S.D. Sharma, Ashutosh Dash, Meera Venkatesh,