Production of radioisotopes

The Radioisotope Production Facility

◎ Purpose of the facility

To produce medical and industrial radioisotopes (RI), to develop utilization technology for RI and to train and educate nuclear engineers

◎ Completion year of construction

1964

◎ Features of the facility

The radioisotope production facility building has been used for manufacturing of medical and industrial RI, production and development of new medical RI, and education and training.

◎ Equipment

Hot Laboratory for Nuclear fuel material and RI development

Hot Cell 28
Hood 31
Glove Box 6
Types of RI nuclei 90 RI nuclei are available

An outside view of the Radioisotope Production Facility building
An outside view of the Radioisotope Production Facility building

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