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Measurement of long-lived radionuclide activity induced in target components of a cyclotron used for [18F ]-[FDG] production

2019

The evaluation of high activity induced in target components in using a medical cyclotron to produce positron-emitting radionuclides for PET (Positron Emission Tomography) diagnostic studies is one of important issue and involves radiation protection concepts when operators are engaged in maintenance and/or substitution of a target or its components. Most of replaced target components are generally classified and stored in a Pb-shielded container in order to wait for their radioactive decay. However, after some years, it can be necessary to start with the removal of the oldest parts, for a temporary storage of the fresh activated ones. The feasibility of these operations and the waste final…