Cyclotron Target for the Irradiation of Chemical Compounds

A capsule-type target is used with the ORNL 86-in. cyclotron for increased production rates of radioisotopes such as F¹⁸, Sr⁸⁵, Y⁸⁸, I¹²⁵, and I¹³⁰. The target is economical for irradiation of materials which are scarce or expensive, e.g. enriched isotopes and rare earths, and materials which yield gaseous products.