Table 1.
Dose enhancement factors as a function of radiation source and weight percent of gold.
| % Gold by mass | Radiation Source | DEF |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | I-125 | 2.16 |
| 1.8 | 50 kVp | 1.92 |
| 1.8 | Yb-169 | 2.08 |
| 0.7 | I-125 | 1.68 |
| 0.7 | 50 kVp | 1.57 |
| 0.7 | Yb-169 | 1.44 |
| 5.0 | Ir-192 | 1.11 |
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