| Literature DB >> 22871441 |
Nicholas A Smith1, Delbert L Bowers, David A Ehst.
Abstract
A review of the literature pertaining to the production and separation of (67)Cu. This isotope is useful from both therapeutic and diagnostic standpoints due to its medium energy beta particle, gamma emissions, and 2.6-day half-life. It has been produced via proton, neutron, and gamma irradiations on zinc followed by solvent extraction, ion exchange, electrodeposition, and/or sublimation. Widespread use of this isotope for clinical studies and preliminary treatments has been limited by unreliable supplies, cost, and difficulty in obtaining therapeutic quantities.Mesh：
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Year: 2012 PMID： 22871441 DOI： 10.1016/j.apradiso.2012.07.009
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Radiat Isot ISSN： 0969-8043 Impact factor: 1.513