Device and process for the production of nitrogen-13 ammonium ion from carbon-13/fluid slurry target
US4752432A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21G1/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and process for the production of nitrogen-13 atoms from carbon-13/fluid slurry is provided. The system (10) includes a device (14) for producing a proton beam (15) which travels along a preselected path and strikes a target in slurry. This target is positioned in the path of the proton beam (15) such that subjection of the target to such beam produces nitrogen-13 atoms in a predetermined form. The nitrogen-13 atoms are conducted from the target area and carried to a purification device for collecting a purified product containing such atoms. The cooling system serves to dissipate heat generated during the production of such nitrogen-13 atoms.
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