Under the guidance and funding of the Office of Isotope R&D and Production, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has developed systems that can convert commercially available, isotopically enriched, silicon and germanium materials into high-purity silane (SiH₄) and germane (GeH₄). …
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To meet the Genesis Mission’s goals, DOE has made significant progress on improving the supply chain for materials critical to quantum information science.
Students will perform Graduate Theses Research at U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories.
The IRP is now accepting requests for Am-241 for the upcoming supply term of May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.
DOE Isotope Program Highlights
To Advance Cancer Therapy, University Starts Producing Terbium-161
In this study, researchers from the University of Utah, in collaboration with the University of Missouri, produced Tb-161 using the University of Utah’s TRIGA research reactors.
Improving Large-Scale Domestic Production of Americium-241, a Critical Component in Smoke Detectors and Nuclear Batteries
Researchers explore the effects of radiation and harsh chemicals to optimize americium-241 production.
Astatine Paving the Way for a New Era in Cancer Radiopharmaceuticals
Researchers gain new insights into a strong bond between At-211 and common chemicals, creating new possibilities for cancer treatment
Killing Cancer with Radioactive Nanocrystals
The Department of Energy Isotope Program (DOE IP) continues to enable groundbreaking developments in cancer research through the provision of medically relevant isotopes.
