Alpha-particle-induced reactions on natural silver in the 10-50 MeV energy range: Production of In, In and Cd.

Production cross sections of medical radionuclides In, In and Cd were investigated in the α-particle-induced reactions on natural silver up to 50 MeV. The stacked-foil activation technique and γ-ray spectrometry were used to determine the cross sections. The excitation functions of byproducts Ag, Cd and In were also determined.

Production cross sections of Ti in the deuteron-induced reaction on Sc up to 24 MeV.

Activation cross sections of the medically interesting radionuclide Ti were investigated in the deuteron-induced reaction on Sc. Ti can be produced in a radioactive-contamination-free form in the Sc(d,2n)Ti reaction below 15 MeV deuteron energy. The stacked foil activation technique and γ-ray spectrometry were used to determine the cross sections.

Production cross sections of Ga and radioactive by-products in deuteron-induced reactions on natural zinc.

Activation cross sections of the deuteron-induced reactions on natural zinc are studied for the production of the medical radionuclide Ga. The stacked foil activation method and the γ-ray spectrometry were used. Co-produced radionuclides Ga, Zn, Cu, and Co are also investigated to evaluate amounts of impurities for practical use of Ga.