A simple automated system for the routine production of (99m)Tc by methyl ethyl ketone extraction

dc.contributor.authorKlopper, J. F.
dc.contributor.authorVan Heerden, P. D. R.
dc.contributor.authorMuller, U. D.
dc.contributor.authorBaard, W. P.
dc.date.accessioned2011-03-18T14:59:58Z
dc.date.available2011-03-18T14:59:58Z
dc.date.issued1974-05
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
dc.description.abstractA relatively simple, automated system for the rapid, efficient and safe routine production of 99Tc(m)O4 from 99Mo03 by the metyl ethyl ketone (MEK) extraction technique is described. The 4 phases of the extraction process (bubbling of air, phase separation, drawing off of 99Tc(m) in MEK, and evaporation to dryness) are controlled by an automatic timer, suction pressure pump and solenoid switches. The eluate was found to contain neither bacterial organisms or pyrogens nor significant levels of alumina and radioisotopic impurities. With this system it is possible to make use of locally produced 99Mo, even of low specific activity for the routine production of 99Tc(m) in any concentration required.en_ZA
dc.description.versionPublishers' version
dc.format.extent3 p. : ill.
dc.identifier.citationKlopper, J.F., Van Heerden, P. D. R., Muller, U. D. & Baard, W. P. 1974. A simple automated system for the routine production of (99m)Tc by methyl ethyl ketone extraction. South African medical journal, 15 May:995-997.
dc.identifier.issn2078-5135 (online) 0256-9574 (print)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/8166
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherHMPG
dc.rights.holderThe authors
dc.subjectDrug isolationen_ZA
dc.subjectMethyl-ethyl-ketone extraction techniqueen_ZA
dc.subjectDrug contaminationen_ZA
dc.titleA simple automated system for the routine production of (99m)Tc by methyl ethyl ketone extractionen_ZA
dc.typeArticle
Files
Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Name:
klopper_simple_1974.pdf
Size:
1.71 MB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:
Publishers' Version