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METHOD FOR PREPARING AND PRODUCING RADIOACTIVE IODINE

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OSTI ID:4681102

I/sup 131/is produced by bombarding a Te target with a flux of neutrons. When absorbing a neutron, Te/sup 130/ is transformed into the isotope Te/sup 130/ which disintegrates into I/sup 131/ by emitting beta particles. It is proposed to use m-telluric acid as target material at a temperature of 180 deg C. The irradiated target material is dissolved in water, the watery solution being acidified with a concentrated, nonvolatile mineral acid. Finally, the I/sup 131/ can be isolated by distillation. (Gmelin Inst.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-032180
OSTI ID:
4681102
Report Number(s):
DE 1145146
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English