Results for tag: "Molybdenum-99"

Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) is a chemical element used in medical imaging. It is produced through nuclear fission and is the most widely used radioisotope in nuclear medicine. Mo-99 is used to produce technetium-99m (Tc-99m), which is used in medical imaging to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases. Mo-99 has a short half-life, so it must be produced and supplied on a regular basis to meet the demand for Tc-99m. The Mo-99 market is highly regulated and is subject to supply and demand fluctuations. The market is also affected by the availability of nuclear reactors, which are used to produce Mo-99. In addition, the market is affected by the cost of production, transportation, and storage of Mo-99. Some companies in the Mo-99 market include Nordion, Lantheus Medical Imaging, and Jubilant DraxImage. Show Less Read more