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DOE OSTI2015

Nuclear Data Sheets for A = 86

The experimental nuclear spectroscopic data for known nuclides of mass number 86 (Ga, Ge, As, Se, Br, Kr, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Tc) have been evaluated and presented together with Adopted properties for levels and γ rays. New high-spin data are available for {sup 86}Se, {sup 86}Br, {sup 86}Kr, {sup 86}Sr, {sup 86}Y, {sup 86}Zr and {sup 86}Mo; and lifetime data for high-spin states in {sup 86}Y and {sup 86}Zr. No significant new data since the 2001 NDS for A=86 have been reported for {sup 86}Rb and {sup 86}Nb. No data are yet available for excited states in {sup 86}Ga and {sup 86}As. The decay scheme of radioactive {sup 86}Ge is unknown, while those for {sup 86}Ga, {sup 86}As, 47.4 min isomer of {sup 86}Y, {sup 86}Nb and {sup 86}Tc are deemed as incomplete. Isomerism in {sup 86}Nb remains unconfirmed. This work supersedes the data presented in the previous NDS evaluation of A=86 published by 2001Si43.

73 NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS↗

DOE OSTI2016

Analysis of isomeric ratios for medium-mass nuclei

Values of the isomeric ratios for product nuclei originating from simple charge-exchange reactions were analyzed. The cross sections for the formation of product nuclei in ground and isomeric states were calculated with the aid of the TALYS 1.4 and EMPIRE 3.2 codes. The calculated values of the isomeric ratios were compared with their experimental counterparts taken from the EXFOR database. For the {sup 86,87}Y, {sup 94,95,96,99}Tc, and {sup 44}Sc nuclei, the experimental values of the isomeric ratios exceed the respective calculated values. The nuclei in question feature weak deformations and have high-spin yrast lines and rotational bands. The possible reason behind the discrepancy between theoretical and experimental isomeric ratios is that the decay of yrast states leads with a high probability to the formation of isomeric states of detected product nuclei.

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DOE OSTI2015

Radioguided localisation of impalpable breast lesions using 99m-Technetium macroaggregated albumin: Lessons learnt during introduction of a new technique to guide preoperative localisation

Preoperative wire-guided localisation (WGL) of impalpable breast lesions is widely used but can be technically difficult. Risks include wire migration, inaccurate placement, and inadequate surgical margins. Research shows that radioguided occult lesion localisation (ROLL) is quicker, easier, and can improve surgical and cosmetic outcomes. An audited introduction of ROLL was conducted to validate the technique as a feasible alternative to WGL. Fifty patients with single impalpable lesions and biopsy proven malignancy or indeterminate histology underwent WGL followed by intralesional radiopharmaceutical injection of 99m-Technetium macroaggregated albumin. Postprocedural mammography was performed to demonstrate wire position, and scintigraphy to evaluate radiopharmaceutical migration. Lymphoscintigraphy and intraoperative sentinel node biopsy were performed if indicated, followed by lesion localisation and excision using a gamma probe. Specimen imaging was performed, with immediate reexcision for visibly inadequate margins. Accurate localisation was achieved in 86% of patients with ROLL compared to 72% with WGL. All lesions were successfully removed, with clear margins in 71.8% of malignant lesions. Reexcision and intraoperative sentinel node localisation rates were equivalent to preaudit figures for WGL. ROLL was easy to perform and problems were infrequent. Inaccurate radiopharmaceutical placement necessitating WGL occurred in four patients. Minor radiopharmaceutical migration was common, but precluded using ROLL in only two cases. ROLL is effective, simple, inexpensive, and easily learnt; however, preoperative confirmation of correct radiopharmaceutical placement using mammography and the gamma probe is important to help ensure successful lesion removal. Insertion of a backup hookwire is recommended during the initial introduction of ROLL.

62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE↗

DOE OSTI2018

Durable Tellurite Glasses for Vitrification of Technetium Wastes - 18270

Technetium-99 (Tc-99) can bring a significant environmental risk because it has a long half-life and high fission yield. The present work has developed alumino tellurite glass to immobilize Tc wastes generated by the pyrochemical processing technology. Rhenium (Re) was used as a non-radioactive surrogate for Tc. The Re{sub 2}O{sub 7} concentration in the tellurite glasses was as high as 9.11 mass% with retention of 86% on average. X-ray absorption spectroscopy analysis revealed that Re exists as Re{sup 7+} and is surrounded by 4 oxygen atoms. The 7-day PCT results were satisfied with the immobilized low-activity waste regulatory limit with Ca(ReO{sub 4}){sub 2} content less than 12 mass%. The long-term dissolution test was conducted for 256 days and a rate drop has occurred in which the rate of leaching gradually decreased. An alteration layer depleted soluble element was observed on the leached glass surface. These results suggest that tellurite glass can be a good candidate as a matrix for immobilizing Tc. (authors)

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DOE OSTI2016

Performance characteristics of dedicated molecular breast imaging systems at low doses

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the system performance characteristics and lesion detection capability of two molecular breast imaging (MBI) systems: a multicrystal sodium iodide (NaI)-based single-head system and a cadmium zinc telluride (CZT)-based dual-head system at low administered doses (150–300 MBq) of Tc-99m sestamibi. Methods: System performance characteristics including count sensitivity, uniformity, energy resolution, and spatial resolution were measured using standard NEMA methods, or a modified version thereof in cases where the standard NEMA protocol could not be applied. A contrast-detail phantom with 48 lesions at varying depths from the collimator surface was used to assess lesion contrast-to-noise-ratio (CNR) using background count densities comparable to those observed in patient studies performed with administered doses of 150 MBq Tc-99m sestamibi. Lesions with CNR >3 were deemed to be detectable. Thirty patients undergoing MBI examinations with administered doses of 150–300 MBq were scanned for an additional view on the pixelated NaI system. CNR was calculated for lesions observed on patient images. Background count densities of patient images were measured and compared between the two systems. Results: Over the central field of view, integral and differential uniformity were 6.1% and 4.2%, respectively, for the pixelated NaI system, and 3.8% and 2.7%, respectively, for the CZT system. Count sensitivity was 10.8 kcts/min/MBq for the NaI system and 32.9 kcts/min/MBq for the CZT system. Energy resolution was 13.5% on the pixelated NaI system and 4.5% on the CZT system. Spatial resolution (full-width at half-maximum) for the pixelated NaI detector was 4.2 mm at a distance of 1.2 cm from the collimator and 5.2 mm at 3.1 cm. Spatial resolution of a single CZT detector was 2.9 mm at a distance of 1.2 cm from the collimator and 4.7 mm at 3.1 cm. Effective spatial resolution obtained with dual-head CZT was below 4.7 mm throughout a simulated breast thickness of 6 cm. From contrast-detail phantom images of lesions at distances of 1.5–4.5 cm from the collimator face, the CZT system detected 124 of 144 (86%) of lesions compared to 97 of 144 (67%) with the NaI system. In patient studies, from comparison of the same view with both systems, a total of 7 breast lesions were identified on CZT system in seven patients, and 4 of 7 (57%) were detected on NaI system. Patient image background count densities on the CZT system were on average 3.4 times higher than those on the NaI system. Conclusions: The CZT system demonstrated better uniformity, count sensitivity, spatial resolution, energy resolution, and lesion detection in phantom and patient studies compared to the NaI system. At administered doses of 150–300 MBq Tc-99m sestamibi, patient results obtained with CZT systems may not be directly translatable to NaI systems.

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