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S. Al-Yanbawi, I. Al Jammaz

Standardized high current solid tellurium-124 target for cyclotron production of the radionuclides iodine-123,124

Keywords: Electroplating, Tellurium metal target, Radionuclide, 123/124I

The production yield of iodine radionuclides (^123/124I) by solid target irradiation strongly depends on the quality of the tellurium (Te) target. To avoid poor quality ¹²⁴Te targets frequently obtained using the classical method, a new technology for high quality electroplated elemental ¹²⁴Te was developed. In this method, simultaneous preparation of four smooth, dense and homogeneous ¹²⁴Te targets was achieved within 1 h period. The prepared targets were capable of withstanding high beam currents without burning or losing the enriched material during bombardment. As a result, in comparison to the classical method, the overall yield of ¹²³I increased by nearly 25%.

Radiochimica Acta, Oldenbourg Wissenschaftsverlag

Print ISSN: 0033-8230
Volume: 95, 11/2007
Pages: 657 - 661

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