Chemical Form: 176Yb Isotopic Enrichment, %: >= 98 Molar Mass, g/mol: 175.94 CAS No.: 166980-47-2
Ytterbium-176 (176Yb) is a highly enriched isotope of ytterbium. It is available in metallic form (Yb).
Product Application 176Yb is used in nuclear reactors to produce the radionuclide Lutetium-177, which is used for the treatment of prostate cancer and other types of cancer.
Production Process Description Ytterbium-176 can be produced by irradiating the Ytterbium-174 (174Yb) isotope with neutrons in nuclear reactors. After irradiation, 174Yb can undergo neutron capture, transforming into 176Yb.
Packaging Ytterbium-176 is typically supplied in special containers that ensure the safe storage and transportation of radioactive material in accordance with international standards and regulations.
The Ytterbium-176 (176Yb) isotope plays an important role in the production of other radioactive isotopes used for medical purposes to fight tumors and cancer. This enables the creation of radiopharmaceuticals for patient treatment and more effective therapy.
