Alternative technology could boost production of Mo-99 (Spanish Edition)

An alternative method for producing molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) could help to increase supply of this key isotope that is used to provide essential health care to millions of patients worldwide, revealed a paper published in the Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry that was based on IAEA-supported research and co-authored by an IAEA expert. As the major research reactors that supply Mo-99 age and cease production, the alternative method discussed in the paper offers a simplified way to diversify production and help ensure continued supplies of Mo-99 so that nuclear medicine services are not interrupted.