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Radioactive tracer


 

A radioactive tracer is a substance containing a radioactive isotope (radioisotope).

Related Topics:
Isotope - Radioisotope

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The tracers can be used to measure the speed of chemical processes and was developed by George de Hevesy.

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The tracers are applied in autoradiography, nuclear medicine (including single photon emission computed tomography or SPECT), and positron emission tomography.

Related Topics:
Autoradiography - Nuclear medicine - Single photon emission computed tomography or SPECT - Positron emission tomography

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