High Topographic Resolution for the Study of Micro-Distribution of alpha-Emitters in Bones. Final Report for the Period 1 November 1972 - 30 April 1977

摘要

The project dealt with the method of using dielectric track detectors to determine the micro distribution of bone seekers, particularly radium-226. The bones studied were the mouse femur and vertebrae which were incorporated with radium-226. The preparatory work consisted of a.) preparation of dielectric foils suitable for optimal quantitative alpha autoradiography; b.) preparation of bone sections for such autoradiography; and c.) comparison of various dielectric materials. The autoradiographic method was applied to detect the radium deposition in small localities in bones and in particular, to determine the micro distribution with the aim of establishing a relationship between the incorporated activity and the dose. In evaluating such a relationship, it was concluded that it is essential to take into consideration the density distribution (using the macro method), the concentration gradient in the bands (using the semi micro method) and special track groups (using the micro method). Seven bands were observed characterized by transversal and longitudinal gradients. The transversal concentration gradients are functions of metabolism. The concentration gradients gave information about incorporative trend. Special track groupings indicate the existence of a variable course of repair process. (Atomindex citation 09:414579)