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Radionuclide production at the Russia State Scientific Center, RIAR
Y A Karelin1, Y N Gordeev, V T Filimonov
1State Scientific Center of Russia, Research Institute of Atomic Reactors, Russia.
Summary
The Research Institute of Atomic Reactors (RIAR) in Russia offers extensive radionuclide production, including transplutonium elements and high specific activity isotopes. They also provide specialized radioactive sources for various applications.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Chemistry
- Radiochemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- The Research Institute of Atomic Reactors (RIAR) is a key facility for radionuclide production.
- RIAR has a long history of producing a wide range of radioactive isotopes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the radionuclide production capabilities of RIAR.
- To highlight the availability of specific radionuclides and radioactive sources.
Main Methods:
- Review of RIAR's production portfolio.
- Description of radionuclide synthesis and purification technologies.
Main Results:
- RIAR routinely produces transplutonium elements (e.g., 243Am, 244-248Cm, 249Bk, 249Cf, 252Cf).
- RIAR offers high specific activity (HSA) radionuclides (e.g., 153Gd, 33P, 113,119mSn, 188W, 63Ni, 55,59Fe, 51Cr, 54Mn, 89Sr).
- RIAR also supplies other HSA radionuclides and provides neutron, gamma, and alpha sources for medical, industrial, and research purposes.
Conclusions:
- RIAR possesses comprehensive capabilities for producing a diverse array of radionuclides and radioactive sources.
- The institute's offerings support advancements in medicine, industry, and scientific research.