System and method for producing molybdenum 99
US12195825B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21G2001/0036
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides an automated method for isolating a targeted isotope, the method having the steps of supplying a dissolved uranium targets into a first reaction environment; precipitating non-targeted isotope within the first reaction environment transferring liquid phase targeted isotope to a second reaction environment; precipitating the liquid phase targeted isotope in the second reaction environment; dissolving the precipitated targeted isotope; transferring the dissolved targeted isotope to a third reaction environment; and precipitating non-targeted isotope (i.e., iodine), such that the targeted isotope remains in the solution. Also provided is an automated system for isolating isotopes, the system having a plurality of reaction environments adapted to pneumatically receive and disgorge reactants and products via remotely actuated valves positioned between each of the reaction environments.
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