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Process for preparation of potassium-38

US4252668A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 1979
Grant dateFeb 24, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2001/062
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A solution of potassium-38 suitable for use as a radiopharmaceutical and a method for its production. Argon is irradiated with protons having energies above the threshold for the .sup.40 Ar(p,3n).sup.38 K reaction. The resulting potassium-38 is dissolved in a sterile water and any contaminating chlorine-38 is removed.

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