Description

Gold-198 is a radioactive isotope of gold, a crucial tool in nuclear medicine and industrial radiography. Its controlled radioactive decay makes it invaluable for precise internal radiation therapy and non-destructive testing applications. This product is essential for medical researchers, oncology departments, and industrial quality control specialists requiring a reliable and high-purity radioactive source.

Application

• Medical Brachytherapy: Used as a sealed source in interstitial implants for the localized treatment of various cancers, including prostate and cervical malignancies.
• Industrial Radiography: Serves as a γ-ray source for non-destructive testing (NDT) to inspect welds, castings, and structural components for flaws.
• Research & Calibration: Employed in nuclear physics research and as a calibration standard for gamma spectroscopy and radiation detection equipment.
• Tracer Studies: Utilized in limited industrial or environmental research applications to trace material flow and processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Gold-198
CAS No.	10043-49-9
Molecular Formula	¹⁹⁸Au
Molecular Weight	197.968 g/mol (atomic mass)
Synonyms	Gold-198; Au-198; Radioactive Gold (¹⁹⁸Au); Aurum-198; Gold Au 198; Gold (198Au); Gold, isotope of mass 198; Radiogold (¹⁹⁸Au)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Gold-198 is produced and handled under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including radionuclidic purity and radiochemical purity assessments, to ensure compliance with stringent specifications for medical and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing specific activity, purity, and test results, is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is strictly light-sensitive (protect from all light exposure). Store in a designated, shielded radioactive materials area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in accordance with all local, national, and international regulations for radioactive substances. Ensure proper radiation shielding during handling and storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Metallic solid or in designated matrix/form
Radionuclidic Identity (Gamma Spectroscopy)	Complies (¹⁹⁸Au)
Radionuclidic Purity	≥ 99.9%
Specific Activity	Contact for details
Radiochemical Purity	≥ 98.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.