This unique handbook provides a comprehensive survey of the present status of Technetium chemistry and its radiopharmaceutical applications. All Technetium aspects such as
? natural and artificial occurence in the environment,
? isotopes and isomers,
? analytical chemistry and electrochemistry,
? thermodynamic data, stability and reactivity,
? intermetallic and binary compounds, and predominantly
? complex chemistry, and
? radiopharmacy
are presented in an clear and precise manner. This outstanding presentation allows both experts and non-experts a quick access to the subject. Therefore this handbook is an indispensable reference for researchers at universities and research centers, in the nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceutical industries as well as consultants in government and environmental agencies.

Content:
Chapter 1 A. Chemistry. 1 Introduction (pages 1–3):
Chapter 2 Discovery (pages 4–5):
Chapter 3 Natural occurrence (pages 6–9):
Chapter 4 Artificial occurrence (pages 10–34):
Chapter 5 Isotopes and isomers (pages 35–42):
Chapter 6 Some fundamentals of technetium chemistry (pages 43–53):
Chapter 7 Analytical chemistry (pages 55–86):
Chapter 8 Uses of technetium?99 (pages 87–93):
Chapter 9 Technetium metal (pages 94–103):
Chapter 10 Binary compounds and oxide halides (pages 104–126):
Chapter 11 Oxotechnetates (pages 127–144):
Chapter 12 Complex chemistry of technetium?99 (pages 145–370):
Chapter 13 B. 99m Tc Radiopharmaceutical Applications (pages 371–423):
Chapter 14 C. Acronyms and abbreviations (pages 425–438):