Electrochemical deposition of nickel targets from aqueous electrolytes for medical radioisotope production in accelerators: a review

Abstract This paper reviews reported methods of the electrochemical deposition nickel layers which are used as target materials for accelerator production medical radioisotopes. The review focuses on electrodeposition carried out from aqueous electrolytes. It describes main challenges related to preparation suitable Ni layers, such work with limited amounts expensive isotopically enriched nickel; sufficiently thick, smooth and free cracks layers; recovery unreacted isotopes irradiated targets electrolytic baths.