International Journal of PIXE · 1993 · 72 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesNuclear MedicineRadiologyAnalytical ChemistryBiomedical ImagingElemental AnalysisNuclear Medicine ChemistryPositron Emission TomographyRadiochemical AnalysisSample PreparationSpecimen ProcessingBiomedical Sample AnalysisSample Preparation Method Development
In NMCC(Nishina Memorial Cyclotron Center) we are doing researches on PET of nuclear medicine (Positron Emission Computed Tomography) and PIXE analysis (Particle Induced X-ray Emission) using a small cyclotron of compactly designed. The NMCC facilities have been opened to researchers of other institutions since April 1993. The present status of NMCC is described. Bio-samples (medical samples, plants, animals and environmental samples) have mainly been analyzed by PIXE in NMCC. Small amounts of bio-samples for PIXE are decomposed quickly and easily in a sealed PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) vessel with a microwave oven . This sample preparation method of bio-samples also is described.