<p><sup>212</sup>Bi is a promising radionuclide for targeted alpha therapy (TAT), necessitating accurate activity determination for its safe and effective application. This study utilizes two features of liquid scintillation (LS) counting instrument- alpha/beta separation and Cherenkov counting for measuring <sup>212</sup>Bi activity. A radiochemical purification method for <sup>212</sup>Bi was developed, and the practicality of using liquid scintillation (LS) for alpha/beta separation was confirmed. The factors affecting the alpha/beta separation in LS counting were investigated. Under optimized conditions, the alpha and beta signals were distinctly separated, achieving a Figure of Merit (<i>FOM</i>) of 1.44, with an activity measurement uncertainty for <sup>212</sup>Bi of 1.5% (<i>k</i> = 2). Additionally, a Cherenkov counting method was developed, with counting efficiency corrected using the Triple-to-Double Coincidence Ratio (TDCR) technique. A strong correlation between counting efficiency and TDCR values was observed. Both methods offer reliable, on-site assay options for <sup>212</sup>Bi measurement in radiopharmaceuticals.</p>

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Determination of 212Bi using liquid scintillation counting with alpha/beta separation and TDCR Cherenkov counting

  • Lusheng Wang,
  • Lijuan Song,
  • Xiongxin Dai,
  • Xiaolin Hou

摘要

212Bi is a promising radionuclide for targeted alpha therapy (TAT), necessitating accurate activity determination for its safe and effective application. This study utilizes two features of liquid scintillation (LS) counting instrument- alpha/beta separation and Cherenkov counting for measuring 212Bi activity. A radiochemical purification method for 212Bi was developed, and the practicality of using liquid scintillation (LS) for alpha/beta separation was confirmed. The factors affecting the alpha/beta separation in LS counting were investigated. Under optimized conditions, the alpha and beta signals were distinctly separated, achieving a Figure of Merit (FOM) of 1.44, with an activity measurement uncertainty for 212Bi of 1.5% (k = 2). Additionally, a Cherenkov counting method was developed, with counting efficiency corrected using the Triple-to-Double Coincidence Ratio (TDCR) technique. A strong correlation between counting efficiency and TDCR values was observed. Both methods offer reliable, on-site assay options for 212Bi measurement in radiopharmaceuticals.