SORGENTINA-RF project: fusion neutrons for $${}^{99}$$Mo medical radioisotope

Preparation and Characterization of Isostructural Na2MoO4 and Na2WO4 and a Study of the Composition of Their Mixed System

“…In organic chemistry, sodium tungstate is used as a catalyst for epoxidation of alkenes and oxidation of alcohols into aldehydes or ketones and other reactions [ 29 ]. Their aqueous solutions are also very important because they are the starting point for the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals [ 30 ]. Molybdenum ( 99 Mo) and tungsten ( 188 W) are the parent isotopes for 99 Tc [ 31 ] and 188 Re [ 32 ], which are important for diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine.…”

“…In addition to the solid solutions in which the different components replace each other, in specific lattice positions, there are also the so-called interstitial solutions where small atoms can insert themselves into the free space between larger atoms. An example are also very important because they are the starting point for the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals [30]. Molybdenum ( 99 Mo) and tungsten ( 188 W) are the parent isotopes for 99 Tc [31] and 188 Re [32], which are important for diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine.…”