Fluorine-18
Fluorine-18
Fluorine-18 (F-18) is a radioactive isotope of fluorine. It is commonly used in positron emission tomography (PET) scans in the field of nuclear medicine.
Pronunciation
Fluorine-18 is pronounced as "floor-een-eighteen".
Etymology
The term "Fluorine-18" is derived from the element Fluorine, which is the 9th element in the periodic table, and the atomic mass number 18, which represents the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of the isotope.
Usage
Fluorine-18 is used in the production of radiopharmaceuticals, which are used in PET scans. These scans are used to detect and monitor various diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders.
Related Terms
- Radioactive Isotope: An isotope that has an unstable nucleus and emits radiation during its decay to a stable form.
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET): A type of imaging test that uses a radioactive substance to look for disease in the body.
- Radiopharmaceuticals: Radioactive compounds used in medicine to diagnose or treat diseases.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fluorine-18
- Wikipedia's article - Fluorine-18
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