Table 1.
Radionuclide | Half-life | Type of Emission | Energy of Emission (keV) | Particle Maximum Range in Water |
---|---|---|---|---|
[11C] (carbon) | 20.4 min | β+ | 970 | 3.67 mm |
[68Ga] (gallium) | 67.7 min | β+ | 1900 | 9.06 mm |
[18F] (fluorine) | 109.7 min | β+ | 640 | 2.16 mm |
[64Cu] (copper) | 12.7 h |
β+ (19%)
β− (38%) γ (43%) |
657
141 511 and 1346 |
≃ 2 mm |
[89Zr] (zirconium) | 3.27 d | β+ | 909 | ≃ 3 mm |