How are radioisotopes produced?
Present day production of radioisotopes includes three principle categories, which are (1) neutron activation (bombardment), (2) fission product separation, and (3) charged particle bombardment. Nuclear bombardment constitutes the major method for obtaining industrially important radioisotope materials. Radioisotopes may exist in any form of matter, with solid materials comprising the largest group. To learn more see below! • Take this link to learn about what the study of radioactive decay led scientists to believe: • The Study of Radioactive Decay • Take this link to learn about neutron activation: • Neutron Activation to Produce Radioisotopes • Take these links to learn about the uses of fission and fusion: • Uses of Fission • Uses of Fusion Review: • Artificially produced radioisotopes are primarily used by industry because they can be produced so as to have much more radioactive energy that natural types. • The three ways to produce radioisotopes are neutron activation, fission pr
