Abstract:Traditionally, 90 Y obtained from a 90 Sr/ 90 Y generator contains a small concentration of 90 Sr (range: IjaCi 90 Sr/100mCi to 1 Ci 90 Y) and due to the 28,78 y half-life of 90 Sr, special waste handling and storage is required. In this study, the medical isotope 90 Y has been produced by an alternate method using the 90 Zr(n,p) 90 Y reaction. Neutrons for the activation process were produced using nat Rh(p,xn) reaction with a 27 MeV proton beam from a cyclotron. Since 90 Y +U-90-is a pure beta emitter, the g… Show more
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