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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

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