Theoretical study on production of stable and radioactive isotopes from proton irradiated sodium chloride

Abstract

The search for new radioactive isotopes has been on the rise due to high demands of positron-emitting radionuclides applicable for positron emission tomography (PET) modality in nuclear medicine. In this investigation, proton irradiations of sodium chloride (NaCl) were theoretically highlighted, including discussion on stable and radioactive isotopes produced during proton bombardment of the NaCl target. TALYS 2015-Calculated results indicated that 23Mg, 20Ne, 32S, 35Ar, 37Ar and 34S were expectedly produced following NaCl irradiation with 11 MeV protons. More isotopes such as 22Na, 34mCl, 36Cl and 36Ar were generated when the proton energy was increased to 26.5 MeV. Positron emitting radionuclides were found to dominate.