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  • Title: An alternate approach to the production of radioisotopes for nuclear medicine applications.
    Author: D'Auria JM, Keller R, Ladouceur K, Lapi SE, Ruth TJ, Schmor P.
    Journal: Rev Sci Instrum; 2013 Mar; 84(3):034705. PubMed ID: 23556835.
    Abstract:
    There is a growing need for the production of radioisotopes for both diagnostic and therapeutic medical applications. Radioisotopes that are produced using the (n,γ) or (γ,n) reactions, however, typically result in samples with low specific activity (radioactivity∕gram) due to the high abundance of target material of the same element. One method to effectively remove the isotopic impurity is electro-magnetic mass separation. An Ion Source Test Facility has been constructed at TRIUMF to develop high-intensity, high-efficiency, reliable ion sources for purification of radioactive isotopes, particularly those used in nuclear medicine. In progress studies are presented.
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