This invention discloses a method for producing Ac-225
mother liquor by irradiating a
thorium target, belonging to the field of medical radioisotope production technology. Through steps such as designing a composite target of nano-scale
thorium dioxide
powder and high-purity
niobium powder, medium-energy
proton beam
irradiation, high-temperature fluorination pretreatment, HDEHP extraction for
impurity removal, TODGA extraction enrichment, and terminal aseptic
filtration, efficient large-scale production of Ac-225 is achieved. This invention solves industry pain points such as dependence on reactors, poor target
irradiation stability, low separation and purification efficiency, insufficient radiochemical purity of the product, and long
production cycle of traditional processes. It achieves an Ac-225
recovery rate of 85.85%, a radiochemical purity of 99.99%, an endotoxin content of <0.25 EU / mL, and a
production cycle shortened to 28 days. This invention offers controllable process parameters, high yield, high purity, and strong aseptic assurance, making it suitable for the large-scale and stable production of medical-grade Ac-225
mother liquor.