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Separation of pertechnetate from molybdate by anion-exchange chromatography: Recovery of 99mTc from (n, γ)99Mo and suitability for use in central radiopharmacy (CRPh)

  • S. Chattopadhyay , M. K. Das , B. R. Sarkar and Natesan Ramamoorthy
Published/Copyright: September 25, 2009

Summary

A novel method for the recovery of 99mTcO4 from (n, γ)99Mo using conventional anion-exchange chromatography over Dowex-1 × 8 column, followed by elution and subsequent novel purification over AgCl-alumina column is reported. 99MoO42− solution (7 − 14 GBq/mg) in NaOH was passed down a Dowex-1 × 8 column (6 − 7 × 2 mm), collected and preserved for reuse on the subsequent days. 99mTcO4 preferentially retained on the Dowex-1 column, was recovered quantitatively by elution with 4 ml of 4 M HNO3 or 4 ml 0.2 M HClO4 or 6 ml of 0.2 M NaI solution. Further purification to deliver 99mTcO4 in a physiological vehicle has been achieved. Use of NaI eluent and post elution purification over a bed of 1 g AgCl + 1 g alumina developed has been adapted in preference to the other two eluents. The overall yield of 99mTcO4 was 75%−85% and the quality features of 99mTcO4 were compatible to radiopharmaceutical use. The method has applicability for decontamination of 99gTc from spent 99Mo waste solution and recovery of 99gTc for research use. The procedure should also be equally applicable for recovery of 188ReO4 from 188WO42− in a radioisotope laboratory.

Received: 2001-12-10
Accepted: 2002-2-25
Published Online: 2009-9-25
Published in Print: 2002-7-1

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