C-11 cyanide production system
US8932551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01C3/0216
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for providing 11C-labeled cyanides from 11C labeled oxides in a target gas stream retrieved from an irradiated high pressure gaseous target containing O2 is provided, wherein 11C labeled oxides are reduced with H2 in the presence of a nickel catalyst under a pressure and a temperature sufficient to form a product stream comprising at least about 95% 11CH4 , the 11CH4 is then combined with an excess of NH3 in a carrier/reaction stream flowing at an accelerated velocity and the combined 11CH4 carrier/reaction stream is then contacted with a platinum (Pt) catalyst particulate supported on a substantially-chemically-nonreactive heat-stable support at a temperature of at least about 900 ° C., whereby a product stream comprising at least about 60%H11CN is provided in less than 10 minutes from retrieval of the 11C labeled oxide.
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