The production and development of radiation sources and radioisotopes

In 1980, the production amount of non-sealed radioisotopes, which are mainly radiopharmaceuticals, reached 144,507 mCi (102,498 thousand won), and that of radiation sources for industry use, 713,5 Ci (15,995 thousand won). This amount is an increase of almost two times in the production over that of last year. The cause of an increase of the rate was mostly due to the intentional operation of TRIGA Mark-III reactor. Among the radiopharmaceuticals produced in the last year, the production rate of sup(99m)Tc (Pertechnetate) and its derivatives were increased more rapidly than those of the others, while another equipment for technetium (sup(99m)Tc) production was installed in order to keep pace with the consumption increase. Quality control tests for the radiopharmaceuticals were also carried out completely, keeping abreast of the production