Published December 2017 | Version v1
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Miniature Neutron Source Reactors in medical research. Achievements and challenges

Creators

  • 1. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz (Iran, Islamic Republic of). Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Research Center (INIRPRC)
  • 2. Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, Isfahan (Iran, Islamic Republic of)

Description

Miniature neutron source reactors (MNSRs) and their challenges were investigated. Then, MNSRs structure and operation were discussed, and conflicting usages of high enriched uranium fuel and its technical challenges were explored. By using low enriched uranium it is possible to produce 99Mo isotopes with similar quality, plus using low enriched uranium does not increase the potential risks and high does level. Furthermore, it is possible to produce several medical radioisotopes such as 99Mo/99mTc generator, 131I, 65Zn, and 177Lu. These reactors can be employed in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy. After conversion, these reactors can be used more frequently and effectively. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
314
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 1497-1504
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM

INIS

Country of Publication
Hungary
Country of Input or Organization
Hungary
INIS RN
49017722
Subject category
S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES;
Descriptors DEI
FUELS; ISOTOPE PRODUCTION; MNSR TYPE REACTORS; MOLYBDENUM 99; RADIOISOTOPES; REACTORS; URANIUM
Descriptors DEC
ACTINIDES; BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; BETA-MINUS DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; DAYS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES; ELEMENTS; ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; EVEN-ODD NUCLEI; INTERMEDIATE MASS NUCLEI; ISOTOPES; METALS; MOLYBDENUM ISOTOPES; NUCLEI; RADIOISOTOPES; REACTORS; RESEARCH AND TEST REACTORS; RESEARCH REACTORS; TANK TYPE REACTORS; THERMAL REACTORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS

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