Production of Radioisotope using DD Neutron Generators for Medical Applications
Muhammad Zubair
Abstract. Some isotopes including Iodine-131 and technetium-99m are radioisotopes but on other side these are important for medical treatment. In this research DD-109.4 neutron generator utilized to produce medically significant isotopes. Isotope yield and purity are evaluated under various operating conditions. The work offers a scalable and affordable substitute for nuclear reactors. Neutron generator available at university of Sharjah and MCNP software were used in this research.
Keywords
Radioisotopes, DD Neutron Generator, Technetium, Iodine
Published online 5/10/2026, 4 pages
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Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Muhammad Zubair, Production of Radioisotope using DD Neutron Generators for Medical Applications, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 66, pp 430-433, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904152-39
The article was published as article 39 of the book Advanced Materials and Sustainable Energy Technologies
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