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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiological Imaging
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Liquid iodinated phantoms are commonly used for X-ray imaging quality control but suffer from variability, inhomogeneities, and long setup times.
  • Quantitative contrast enhancement measurements in computed tomography (CT) require durable and reproducible phantom materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a novel solid iodinated phantom material with uniform iodine distribution and stable properties.
  • To assess the material's suitability for accurate calibration in contrast-enhanced CT imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Two sets of calibration phantoms with clinically relevant iodine concentrations were produced.
  • Material properties including iodine concentration accuracy, radiographic uniformity, temporal stability, and manufacturing repeatability were measured.
  • Experimental X-ray attenuation coefficients were compared to theoretical predictions.

Main Results:

  • Excellent agreement was observed between experimental and theoretical X-ray attenuation values.
  • The material demonstrated high accuracy in iodine concentration (within 0.04 mg/ml) and manufacturing reproducibility (+/-0.03 mg/ml).
  • No perceptible changes in radiographic properties were observed over a 2-year period.

Conclusions:

  • The developed solid iodinated phantom material exhibits superior uniformity, stability, and precision compared to traditional liquid phantoms.
  • This material is well-suited for creating accurate calibration tools for contrast-enhanced tomographic imaging.