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A novel and facile approach for the preparation of 133Ba source core, encapsulation and quality evaluation

  • Manoj Kumar , Shyamala S. Gandhi , J. Nuwad , J. Udhayakumar and Ashutosh Dash
Published/Copyright: February 25, 2013

Abstract

This paper describes a facile and effective method to prepare 133Ba source exploiting the intrinsic properties of the anodized titanium to electro-deposit 133Ba from an aqueous solution. The process consists of anodization of Ti rod [4.8 mm ()  ×  10 mm (l)] to create a reactive surface to permit cathodic electrodeposition of 133Ba from an aqueous solution. The factors that influence the electrodeposition of 133Ba onto the anodized titanium substrate were identified and a careful control has been exercised to ensure optimum deposition of 133Ba activity onto the substrate. The morphology of the electrodeposited samples were examined by SEM and EDS analyses. Sources containing ∼ 3.7–11.1 MBq (0.1–0.3 mCi) 133Ba were prepared, encapsulated successfully in titanium capsules and subjected to quality control tests to ensure compliance with mandatory regulatory safety requirements.


* Correspondence address: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Radiopharmaceuticals Division, Trombay, Mumbai-400 085, Indien,

Published Online: 2013-02-25
Published in Print: 2013-03

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