Manufacturing and characterization of Gd targets for the production of terbium radionuclides for nuclear medicine

Abstract

International audienceThis study explores gadolinium (Gd) target production for nuclear medicine, focusing on Gd targets for producing terbium-155 (Tb-155), which is used in SPECT imaging. Thin targets are required for cross-section measurements, while thicker targets are needed for large-scale production. The molecular plating (MP) technique was applied to create thin targets on titanium (Ti) substrates, with characterization performed using SEM, ICP-OES, and other analyses. This research aims to explore how different parameters affect the MP process, with initial results proving highly promising