Description

Ruthenium-106 is a radioactive isotope of the platinum group metal ruthenium, with the CAS registry number 13967-48-1. This isotope is valued for its specific radioactive properties, making it a critical material in specialized medical and industrial applications. It is primarily utilized by the healthcare sector for brachytherapy cancer treatments and by industrial researchers in the development of radioisotope power sources and as a tracer.

Application

• Medical Brachytherapy: Used as a sealed radiation source in ophthalmic applicators (plaques) for the treatment of ocular tumors, such as uveal melanoma.
• Industrial Radiography: Employed as a γ-ray source for non-destructive testing (NDT) to inspect materials and welds.
• Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs): Serves as a heat source in power systems for remote or space applications.
• Scientific Research Tracer: Acts as a radioactive tracer in chemical, environmental, and metallurgical research to study processes and material flows.
• Calibration Standards: Used to calibrate radiation detection and measurement equipment.
• Nuclear Medicine Research: Investigated for potential use in targeted radionuclide therapy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium-106
CAS No.	13967-48-1
Molecular Formula	¹⁰⁶Ru
Molecular Weight	105.907 g/mol (Atomic Mass)
Synonyms	Ruthenium-106; Ru-106; ¹⁰⁶Ru; Ruthenium, isotope of mass 106; Radioactive ruthenium; Ruthenium 106
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Quality Control

Our Ruthenium-106 is produced and handled under strict quality management systems to ensure radionuclidic purity, specific activity, and chemical stability. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing radioactivity concentration, radionuclidic purity, and other critical parameters. We adhere to relevant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines for radiopharmaceutical precursors and comply with international nuclear material safety and transportation regulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially shielded container, protected from all light exposure. Store in a designated, secure, and well-ventilated area under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation. Storage temperature should be maintained as per the specific activity and form. Strictly follow all local, national, and international regulations for the storage and handling of radioactive materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Contact for details
Radionuclidic Identity (Gamma Spectrometry)	Conforms to Ru-106
Radionuclidic Purity	≥ 99.9%
Specific Activity	Contact for details
Radioactivity Concentration	Tailored to application
Chemical Form	Typically supplied as Ruthenium Chloride in HCl solution
pH (for solutions)	Contact for details

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