Researchers gain new insights into how the isotope astatine-211 interacts with resins commonly used to purify the isotope for therapeutic use Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) is one of the most powerful ...

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The element astatine is so unstable that only about 28 grams exist at any moment, decaying almost instantly after being created.

A team at Texas A&M University has developed an automated system for separating and shipping At-211. This patent-pending device enables the radioisotope to be purified and loaded as part of the ...