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A new method for the preparation of68Ga-generators following proton bombardment of gallium oxide targets

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A method of preparing a68Ge/68Ga generator directly from an irradiated target of Ga2O3 is discussed, which utilises an ion exchange column containing hydrous zirconium oxide (HZO). A yield of 30–40% of68Ga is reported with a breakthrough of68Ge as low as one part in 105. The leakage of stable zirconium from the column may be a problem for routine clinical use and this is being investigated further.

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  1. P. J. Pao

    Present address: Institute of Nuclear Research, Academic Sinica, P.O. Box 8204, Sanghai, China

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  1. MRC Cyclotron Unit, Hammersmith Hospital, W12 OHS, London, England

    P. J. Pao, D. J. Silvester & S. L. Waters

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Pao, P.J., Silvester, D.J. & Waters, S.L. A new method for the preparation of68Ga-generators following proton bombardment of gallium oxide targets. J. Radioanal. Chem. 64, 267–272 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02518357

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