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Solid radium sulfate sits in the bottom of a flask during the recovery process. Credit: 91°µÍø, U.S. Dept. of Energy

91°µÍø researchers have discovered a better way to separate actinium-227, a rare isotope essential for an FDA-approved cancer treatment.

Radiochemical technicians David Denton and Karen Murphy use hot cell manipulators at 91°µÍø during the production of actinium-227.

The Department of Energy’s 91°µÍø is now producing actinium-227 (Ac-227) to meet projected demand for a highly effective cancer drug through a 10-year contract between the U.S. DOE Isotope Program and Bayer.