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Radio Isotope Center

Honjo RI

User Guide

Procedures to Be Followed Before Using This Facility.

New registrants can apply 4 times a year. (Apr., Jul, Oct., Jan.)

  1. Please submit the Entry Application Form to the administrator.
    (staff support center, registrar)
  2. Please undertake a physical examination. (questionnaire, blood exam)
  3. Please undertake the following education and training. (lecture A, practical training B)
  4. Please apply to use the facility at the management office.(Room 820 in the medical research building)
  5. Please attend lectures for instruction in facility use. (This takes about an hour)
  6. Start RI experiments

RI Nuclides Can Be Used in Experiments But The Maximum Amount Which Can Be Used is Set.

Users can use eight-RI nuclides at this facility.
The amount of RI use is limited for total users. (one day, three months, one year)
The amount of RI storage is limited for total users. (H-3; 5GBq, others; 1GBq)
When use exceeds the upper limit, users are not permitted to use or purchase more.

NuclidesMaximum Amount for
Daily Use(MBq)
Amount of Allowed Use
for Three Months(MBq)
Amount of Allowed Use
for a Year(MBq)
H-3 200 1000 4000
C-14 100 500 1000
P-32 100 500 1000
P-33 100 500 1000
S-35 200 1000 4000
Ca-45 100 500 1000
Cr-51 200 1000 4000
I-125 100 500 1000

Users will be asked to notify the amount of intended use upon application.
The limits on the table is different when conducting animal testing.

How to Order RI.

Users can order at the management office of the RI center.
The order sheet is delivered to each division from the management office.
(Please make a copy for repeat orders in each division.)
Please search RI products for purchasing.
Please fill in the order sheet, choose the payment method and receive the seal of the division director.
After the RI management office has accepted the sheet, product will be ordered.
When ordering, please specify the required storage temperature.

  • Exposure measure badge (For course administrator)
  • Exposure measure badge (For researcher)
  • Record used amount and waste material amount.
  • Reminder of waste