Global Medical Cyclotron Market: Restraint
Limitations related to the use of cyclotron for the production of novel radioisotopes are expected to act as a restraint for the global medical cyclotron market over the forecast period.
For instance, according to a review article published by the EJNMMI Radiopharmacy and Chemistry journal in February 2018, solid targets are often used for the production of novel radioisotopes in a cyclotron and the usage of these solid targets is associated with a number of limitations. These limitations include: The target materials required for the production of novel radioisotopes with high purity are often expensive
Since the heat conductivity is low in solid targets, overheating problems are incurred during the process of radioisotope production. Hence, an efficient cooling system is required to prevent the solid target from melting.
Solid target materials require more complex chemical separation methods and recycling steps as compared to liquid or gas targets
High risk of exposure to radiation in the usage of solid targets as more manual handling is required during the process of radioisotope production
Medical Cyclotron Market Report Snapshots
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