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Osmium-191/iridium-191m radionuclide

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5577806
A generator system to provide iridium-191m for clinical imaging applications comprises an activated carbon adsorbent loaded with a compound containing the parent nuclide, osmium-191. The generator, which has a shelf-life in excess of two weeks and does not require a scavenger column, can be eluted with physiologically compatible saline. 4 figs. 3 tabs.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE86013769
OSTI ID:
5577806
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English