A new81Rb−81mKr generator from enriched82Kr gas for medical use

  • V. Uhlir
  • H. Gasper
  • F. Helus
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Abstract

Present work describes the construction and results of a new81Rb production target system using highly enriched82Kr (99.95%) gas target material. The method yields a carrier-free product of highest activity and highest possible purity. It allows complete recovery of the expensive target material by freezing and avoids tedious chemical separation procedures. The remote-controlled target system has been constructed and functions extremely well.81Rb is used for the preparation of a new type of81Rb−81mKr generator with a capacity of approximately 60 mCi for use in nuclear medical diagnostic (lung ventillation studies and angioscintigraphy).

Keywords

Physical Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry High Activity Complete Recovery Production Target 
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© Akadémiai Kiadó 1996

Authors and Affiliations

  • V. Uhlir
    • 1
  • H. Gasper
    • 1
  • F. Helus
    • 1
  1. 1.Deutsches KrebsforschungszentrumRadiochemistry, Heidelberg(Germany)

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