Production and purification parameters for 63Zn.
| Radioisotope | 63Zn |
|---|---|
| Target material | Natural copper |
| Product purity | >99.9% |
| Major impurities | 64Cu, 62Zn, 63Zn, 65Zn |
| Separation method | Cation exchange chromatography (AG 50-X8 resin) |
| - Target dissolution: concentrated HNO3 | |
| - Zn elution: 0.05 N HCl and 85% acetone | |
| Product separation yield | 88% |
| Target recovery yield | n/a |