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Radionuclide Generators
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Definition
: Separation systems containing a relatively long-lived parent radionuclide which produces a short-lived daughter in its decay scheme. The daughter can be periodically extracted (milked) by means of an appropriate eluting agent.
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Other names
Radioisotope Generators; Radionuclide Generator; Radioisotope Generator; Generators, Radionuclide; Generators, Radioisotope; Generator, Radionuclide; Generator, Radioisotope