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Waste-free manufacturing of technetium-99m generator

Waste-free manufacturing of technetium-99m generator
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Waste-free manufacturing of technetium-99m generator
Technetium-99m generator layout
Waste-free manufacturing of technetium-99m generator

Description

Every year around 17 mln examinations take place making use of 99mÒñ. 99mÒñ-based radiopharmaceuticals are used in more than 90% examinations in the sphere of nuclear medicine.

A waste-free technology of 99mÒñ generator manufacturing is based on neutron activation of enriched 98Mo.

The life-span for 99mÒñ is 6 hours. Output is 1000-1500 gen./year.

Application field

  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Pulmonology
  • Case detection: thyroid gland, liver, kidneys and other organs and systems.

Development stage

Generators of 99mÒñ are supplied to 14 Ural and Siberian cities satisfying the requirements of the regions. Shipment of 99mÒñ generators to China and Mongolia is possible as well.

Cooperation proposals

License vending, equipment supply, technical support, and personnel training.

Contact information:

    Vladimir V. Negrul
    E-mail: itc@tpu.ru
    Tel.: +7 (3822) 56-34-76
    Fax: +7 (3822) 55-57-15

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