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A remote system for the routine production of oxygen‐15 radiopharmaceuticals
Author(s) -
Welch Michael J.,
Kilbourn Michael R.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of labelled compounds and radiopharmaceuticals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.432
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1099-1344
pISSN - 0362-4803
DOI - 10.1002/jlcr.2580221114
Subject(s) - chemistry , oxygen , carbon monoxide , radiochemistry , atmospheric oxygen , process engineering , environmental chemistry , organic chemistry , catalysis , engineering
The details of the construction and operation of a remote, automated system for the production of oxygen‐15 labeled radiopharmaceuticals are described. This system routinely provides oxygen‐15 labeled oxygen, carbon monoxide, and water directly to the PET imaging facility, in quantities and purities suitable for human studies.