Method and system for producing isotopes
US12283387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H2277/116
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for producing radioisotopes such as molybdenum-99. The system comprises a first accelerator, a second accelerator, a first beamline, a second beamline, and a target. Using a pair of accelerators, beamlines are preferably fired at a target from opposite directions, thereby irradiating the target from both sides. The system can further comprise a target cooling system utilizing gaseous helium, a modular local target shielding comprised of boxes of either metal shot with liquid coolant or steel with concrete, and a hot cell for loading and unloading target disks.
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