Published January 1999 | Version v1
Journal article

Preparation of 18F source for slow positron beam by proton bombardment of 18O-water

  • 1. Institute for Physics and Chemistry Research, Saitama (Japan)
  • 2. Tokyo Univ., Ibaraki (Japan). RCNST
  • 3. Japan Steel Works Ltd., Muroran (Japan)

Description

Fluorine-18 produced by the 18O(p,n)18F reaction on 18O-water has proved to be highly useful as a source for a slow positron beam. About 70 GBq of 18F is produced routinely by an ultra-compact cyclotron. The 18F formed in H218O target is sent through a fine pipe to the site of positron slowing-down, fixed on a small spot by adsorption or drying, and then placed close to the moderator foil. An automatic apparatus has been set up for the entire process including the recovery of H218O. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
239
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 175-178
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM

Conference

Title
Asia-pacific symposium on radiochemistry
Acronym
APSORC '97
Dates
6-9 Oct 1997
Place
Kumamoto (Japan)

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