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A worker in protective clothing works on nuclear isotope harvesting. A worker in protective clothing works on nuclear isotope harvesting. A worker in protective clothing works on nuclear isotope harvesting.

Nuclear Medicine and Isotopes

Life-saving isotopes.

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Workers removing Mo-99 isotope

Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99)

Molybdenum-99 radioisotope is considered the gold standard diagnostic test for many conditions as its decay product (Tc-99m) is long enough to complete medical examinations and procedures and short enough to not cause harm to human organs. Tc-99m is used in a variety of medical applications including cardiology, GI, oncology, neurology, and pulmonary. Darlington Nuclear Generating Station will be the FIRST and ONLY power generation station worldwide to produce Mo-99.

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Tritium (H-3)

Tritium is a diverse isotope because it can be used for medical research as well for production of self-powered lights. It can also be combined with phosphor which creates a long-lasting, self-powered light source. This combination does not require electricity which is used in watch dials and exit signs.

Harvesting nuclear medical isotopes.

Heavy Water (D20)

It is used for medical research and identify compounds using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy. It is helps pharmaceuticals to last longer in the bloodstream.