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Evaluation of Residual Radioactivity and Dose Rate of a Target Assembly in an IBA Cyclotron

IBA 사이클로트론 표적집합체에서의 잔류 방사화 분석 및 선량률 평가

  • Hwang, Seon Yong (School of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University) ;
  • Kim, Youngju (School of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University) ;
  • Lee, Seung Wook (School of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University)
  • Received : 2016.11.29
  • Accepted : 2016.12.12
  • Published : 2016.12.31
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Abstract

When a cyclotron produces $^{18}F^-$, accelerated protons interact with metal parts of the cyclotron machine and induces radioactivity. Especially, the target window and chamber of the target assembly are the main parts where long-lived radionuclides are generated as they are incident by direct beams. It is of great importance to identify radionuclides induced in the target assembly for the safe operation and maintenance of a cyclotron facility. In this study, we analyzed major radionuclides generated in the target assembly by an operation of the Cyclotron 18/9 machine and measured dose rates after the operation to establish the radiation safety guideline for operators and maintenance personnel of the machine. Gamma spectroscopy with HPGe was performed on samples from the target chamber and Havar foil target window to identify the radionuclides generated during the operation for production of $^{18}F^-$- isotope and their specific activity. Also, the dose rates from the target were measured as a function of time after an operation. These data will help improve radiological safety of operating the cyclotron facilities.

사이클로트론을 이용하여 $^{18}F^-$동위원소를 생산하는 경우 가속된 양성자 빔은 사이클로트론의 금속부품들과 반응하여 방사화를 일으킨다. 그 중에서도 빔과 주요하게 반응하는 표적집합체를 구성하는 표적실, 표적창에 장반감기의 핵종이 많이 발생한다. 이러한 표적집합체의 방사화 핵종을 잘 이해하는 것은 사이클로트론 운영자와 유지 보수 작업자를 위해서 매우 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 IBA(Ion Beam Application)사 사이클로트론 Cyclone 18/9 기기의 표적집합체 유지보수 작업자의 방사선 안전지침을 마련하기 위해서 사이클로트론 가동 후 표적집합체에 발생되는 주요 핵종을 분석하고, 또한, 사이클로트론 가동정지 직후부터의 선량감소율을 실험적으로 측정하였다. $^{18}F^-$동위원소 생산 후 표적집합체의 잔류 방사화 핵종의 종류 및 방사능농도를 확인하기 위하여, 표적실내 잔류물질 및 표적창 하버포일 시료를 채취하여 고순도 게르마늄(HPGe) 감마핵종분석기로 측정하여 분석하였다. 또한, 사이클로트론 가동직후 사이클로트론에서 발생되는 선량률을 시간에 따라 측정하였다. 감마핵종분석과 선량률감소에 대한 데이터는 추후 사이클로트론 운영의 방사선안전을 위한 데이터로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

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