C70 cyclotron arrives at NRF-iThemba LABS

by ithemba
March 29, 2022August 2, 2022

Phase 1 of the South African Isotope Facility (SAIF) gains momentum as the C70 cyclotron arrives at NRF-iThemba LABS #SAIF!
The cyclotron was supplied by IBA Radiopharma Solutions in Belgium for the dedicated production of radioisotopes.

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