Table 1.
| Radionuclide | Half-life | Decay mode | Energy (keV) | Mean photo yield per disintegration | Clinical application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18F | 109.8 min | β+ (97%) | 633.5 | 1.32 | PET |
| 64Cu | 12.7 h | β+ (17.8%) | 653 | 0.557 | PET |
| 68Ga | 67.6 min | β+ (88%) | 1899 | 33.9 | PET |
| 89Zr | 78.4 h | β+ (23%) | 2400 | 2.29 | PET |
| 124I | 4.17 d | β+ (11.7%) | 1534 | 8.97 | PET |
| 32P | 14.26 d | β- (100%) | 1710 | 28.1 | Radiotherapy |
| 90Y | 64 h | β- (99.9%) | 2280 | 47.3 | Radiotherapy |
| 131I | 8.02 d | β- (89.9%) | 606 | 0.669 | Radiotherapy |
| γ (81.7%) | 364 | ||||
| 177Lu | 6.73 d | β- (78.6%) | 498.3 | 0.141 | Radiotherapy |
| 198Au | 2.69 d | β- (98.9%) | 960.7 | Not reported | Radiotherapy |