THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISOTOPES IN CHINA OVER PAST THE THIRTY YEARS, ITS PROSPECTS AND FUTURE TASKS

This paper briefly introduces the history, the present situation and prospects of isotope preparation and production in China. The research and preparation of radioisotopes and related products began in 1958. Over the development of more than 30 years, a cimparatively complete production and management system has been built up, with 800 kinds of related isotope products routinely supplied.The sales and the number of customers are reviewed. New effort will be made to promote and commercialize isotopes and their application in China.