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Dry phase reactor for generating medical isotopes

US9330800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2012
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21G2001/0036
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for generating medical isotopes provides for the irradiation of dry-phase, granular uranium compounds which are then dissolved in a solvent for separation of the medical isotope from the irradiated compound. Once the medical isotope is removed, the dissolved compound may be reconstituted in dry granular form for repeated irradiation.

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