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Abstract
Preliminary results are described of a123Xe filled device to serve as a combination123I generator/iodination kit.123X was produced in the Brookhaven Linac Isotope Producer (BLIP) by the reaction127I(p, 5n)123Xe. The device consists of a small glass ampoule containing an internal glass breakseal and a flanged neck on which was crimped a multi-injection type septum. The ampoule contained a hydrogen sulfide atmosphere to assure that the iodine generated from the decay of the xenon was in the form of iodide. Following an adequate period for123Xe to decay (this period can be used for shipment), a needle is forced through the septum breaking the seal and residual gases are pumped off. The123I in the form of iodide can then be rinsed from the ampoule with any desired solvent or reagent added directly to the device to carry out an iodination in an enclosed environment. Preliminary results of both iodine recovery and iodinations have been promising.
Abstract
A procedure for recovery of 65Zn from acidic Ga-rich solutions generated in 68Ge production process was developed and implemented in a “hot cell” environment. A one step simple separation was carried out on anion exchange column filled with Biorad AG1-X8 resin. With 65Zn recovery yields of more than 95% this procedure is currently routinely used at Brookhaven Linac Isotope Producer.
Summary
Germanium-68 is produced at the Brookhaven Linac Isotope Producer (BLIP) by irradiating natGa targets with ~45 MeV protons. Typical irradiation yields are 17.4 GBq (470 mCi) from a 4 week irradiation (0.52 MBq/µAh). Germanium-68 is recovered from the target by extraction into 4N HCl and 30% H2O2. Further purification is achieved by extraction into carbon tetrachloride and back-extraction into H2O. Recovery yields are greater than 85%, with greater than 99% radiopurity, and activity concentrations are greater than 3.15 GBq/ml (85 mCi/ml). The final pH of the product solution, which is 0.03M diethylenetriaminepentaacetate (DTPA), can now be adjusted to user specifications.
