Famous Isotopes
This radioactive isotope of cobalt is widely used in cancer radiotherapy.
What is Cobalt-60?
This isotope is commonly used in hospitals for diagnostic imaging, especially in SPECT scans.
What is Molybdenum-99?
The acronym CANDU stands for this.
What is Canada Deuterium Uranium?
This isotope of hydrogen is also known as "heavy hydrogen" and is found in heavy water.
What is Deuterium?
The radioactive decay of this isotope is used in liver cancer therapy.
What is Yttrium-90?
Name two reasons why CANDU reactors are ideal for producing medical isotopes.
What are online refueling and high neutron flux?
Used in radiocarbon dating, this isotope helps scientists determine the age of ancient objects.
What is Carbon-14?
This isotope, when combined with antibodies, can deliver targeted radiotherapy to cancer cells.
What is Lutetium-177?
The moderator used in CANDU reactors is made from this isotope of hydrogen.
What is Deuterium?
This isotope is a radioactive form of hydrogen used in fusion research.
What is Tritium?
Used in brachytherapy, this isotope is injected directly into tumors
What is Yttrium-90?
This isotope, produced in CANDU reactors, is a key source for medical diagnostic imaging worldwide.
What is Molybdenum-99?
This isotope is used in targeted cancer therapy and emits beta particles suitable for treating tumors
What is Lutetium-177?
This isotope is used in radioluminescent devices such as exit signs and wristwatches.
What is Tritium?
CANDU reactors are especially suited for isotope production because they allow for this process while operating.
What is online refueling?