Development of an Improved Target for [18F]F2 Production

Authors

Andrew D. Roberts, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow
Terrence R. Oakes, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Robert J. Nickles, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1995

Abstract

An Al body target with improved yields of electrophilic [¹⁸F]F₂ on the Siemens/CTI 11 MeV proton cyclotron at Wisconsin has been developed. The saturation yields is 3.10 ± 0.40 GBq/μA for beam currents up to 45 μA. The target has routinely produced 20–40 GBq of [¹⁸F]F₂ for clinical and experimental use over 1600 μA-h operation, with a maximum yield to date of 45.5 GBq (1.2 Ci). Target design, performance and reliability are discussed.

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Publication Title

Applied Radiation and Isotopes

Recommended Citation

A.D. Roberts, T.R. Oakes, and R.J. Nickles. (1995). Development of an Improved Target for [18F]F2 Production. Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 46 (2), 87-91.

DOI

10.1016/0969-8043(94)00111-C

Link to Publisher Version (DOI)

http://doi.org/10.1016/0969-8043(94)00111-C

Publisher's Copyright and Source

Copyright © 1995 Elsevier Science Ltd. Article published by Elsevier in Applied Radiation and Isotopes, volume 46, issue number 2, February 1995, pages 87-91. Available online: http://doi.org/10.1016/0969-8043(94)00111-C.