Xenon Isotopes

Make isotopic separation of xenon to very high isotopic purity in one of its nine natural stable isotopes, for Medical MRI, as precursors of Radiopharmaceuticals or for Fundamental Research.

• Challenges

  • Obtain xenon enriched to high isotopic purity for medical, imaging, or fundamental research applications
  • Access xenon-124, 129, or 136, essential for respectively radiopharmaceuticals, pulmonary MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), or particle physics
  • Complete accurate calibration of your metrological devices
  • Ensure stable supply through a reliable European logistics chain
  • Secure your projects with a controlled and proven enrichment technology

• Our Solution

  • Enrich xenon in any of its 9 stable isotopes (124, 126, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 134, 136)
  • Achieve exceptional isotopic purity, crucial for high-precision applications
  • Leverage proven gas centrifugation technology, derived from nuclear expertise
  • Ensure project success through a 100% European industrial platform
    

• Key Features

  • 60+ years of industrial expertise at the Tricastin site
  • Isotopic separation via gas centrifugation
  • Delivery in pure gaseous form

  

  Exploded view of the Stable Isotopes Laboratory

• Useful Links

  

  Visit Orano Stable isotopes Website !