Abstract:
99Tc
m is the most frequently used for clinical diagnosis in nuclear medicine, accounting for some 70% of all radionuclides used for diagnosis.
99Tc
m is mainly produced from decay of its parent nuclide
99Mo via the
99Mo-
99Tc
m generators. China has developed technology for medical
99Mo and
99Mo-
99Tc
m generators since 1960s, and has made remarkable achievements. In present work, the development of medical
99Mo and
99Mo-
99Tc
m generators in China is briefly reviewed, and involved problems for production of medical
99Mo and
99Mo-
99Tc
m generators are discussed. Furthermore, some suggestions on the future development of 99Mo and
99Mo-
99Tc
m generators are provided, which is expected to promote the further development of radioisotopes technology in China.