Bruce Technologies, Inc. High Performance Targets for Production of Aqueous 18F- via 18O(p,n)18F

Specializing in highly optimized liquid target systems, Bruce Technologies has a growing list of satisfied customers in the PET radiopharmaceutical industry. The 18FDG distribution market has become extremely competitive and target system upgrades are often an attractive solution for increased capacity. Bruce Technologies takes pride in offering top quality products and exceptional customer support.

Available Target Products

CF-1000

This target system was designed in a collaborative effort between Bruce Technologies and D-Pace for the Thales THC 14 cyclotron. It incorporates the patented heat transfer geometry found in other Thermosyphon target systems into a design compatible with the compact cost-effective 1 meter beamline and target station. This target design has been tested successfully at power levels in excess of 1 kW with saturation yields ranging from 195mCi/µA to 205 mCi/µA.

Fig. 1: CF-1000 Target

Features

  • Tantalum target insert
  • No helium cooling required
  • Patented Thermosyphon heat transfer technology
  • Easy to disassemble and maintain
  • 2.6 mL of water consumption per irradiation

Fig. 2: CF-1000 Performance Curves

TS-1650P

Designed for the GE PETtrace cyclotron, the TS-1650P offers rock solid single target performance in excess of 100 µA. This system takes the place of two targets, eliminating the need for dual beam extraction. Overall maintenance is reduced since service intervals are in excess of 20,000 µA-hours and there is no need for helium window cooling.

Fig. 3: TS-1650 in black

Features

  • Tantalum or Niobium target insert
  • No helium cooling required
  • Patented Thermosyphon heat transfer technology
  • Easy to disassemble and maintain
  • 3.2 mL of water consumption per irradiation

Fig. 4: TS-1650P Performance Curves

Custom Targets

Bruce Technologies, Inc. would be pleased to quote on custom targets designed specifically for your application.