Sodium pertechnetate
Sodium Pertechnetate[edit | edit source]
Sodium pertechnetate is a chemical compound with the formula NaTcO_. It is a salt containing the pertechnetate anion, TcO__, and a sodium cation, Na_. Sodium pertechnetate is a colorless, water-soluble compound that is commonly used in nuclear medicine as a radiopharmaceutical.
Properties[edit | edit source]
Sodium pertechnetate is a crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. It is typically encountered as a white powder. The compound is stable under normal conditions but can be reduced to form other technetium compounds. The pertechnetate ion is tetrahedral in shape and is analogous to the permanganate ion, MnO__.
Uses in Medicine[edit | edit source]
In nuclear medicine, sodium pertechnetate is used as a diagnostic tool. It is often used in scintigraphy to image various organs, such as the thyroid gland, salivary glands, and the brain. The radioactive isotope technetium-99m (Tc-99m) is commonly used in these procedures due to its ideal physical properties, including a short half-life and gamma-ray emission.
Thyroid Imaging[edit | edit source]
Sodium pertechnetate is used in thyroid scintigraphy to assess the function and structure of the thyroid gland. The pertechnetate ion is taken up by the thyroid gland in a manner similar to iodide, allowing for imaging of the gland's activity.
Brain Imaging[edit | edit source]
In brain scintigraphy, sodium pertechnetate can be used to detect abnormalities in the blood-brain barrier. It is useful in identifying conditions such as cerebral infarction or brain tumors.
Production[edit | edit source]
Sodium pertechnetate is typically produced in a nuclear reactor or a cyclotron by neutron activation of molybdenum-98 to form molybdenum-99, which decays to technetium-99m. The technetium is then extracted and converted to sodium pertechnetate.
Safety[edit | edit source]
As a radioactive compound, sodium pertechnetate must be handled with care. Proper safety protocols must be followed to minimize exposure to radiation. The compound is generally considered safe for use in medical diagnostics when administered in controlled doses.
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