Talk (non-conference) (Invited)

FZJ-2021-02006

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Mauerhofer, E. (Corresponding author)FZJ*

2021

Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/28119

Abstract: Mo-99 is the precursor of Tc-99m which is the most widely used medical isotope fordiagnostic with 30 to 40 million examinations worldwide per year (3 millionexaminations alone in Germany). Mo-99 is mainly produced by fission of U-235 withthermal neutrons in high flux reactors. The planned shutdown of 3 reactors in Europewill cause in the near future a reduction of about 60% of the Mo-99 production inEurope and thereby generate a supply shortage. Since no new reactors will be builtalternative methods are urgently required. A short overview of accelerator-basedtechniques is given. Preliminary results on the Mo-99 production at HBS arepresented and discussed.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Streumethoden (JCNS-2)
2. Streumethoden (PGI-4)
3. JARA-FIT (JARA-FIT)
4. High Brilliance Source (JCNS-HBS)

Research Program(s):

1. 632 - Materials – Quantum, Complex and Functional Materials (POF4-632) (POF4-632)
2. 6G4 - Jülich Centre for Neutron Research (JCNS) (FZJ) (POF4-6G4) (POF4-6G4)

Experiment(s):

1. No specific instrument

Appears in the scientific report 2021

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