中国原子能科学研究院稳定同位素分离技术研究进展

Research Progress on Stable Isotope Separation Technologies at China Institute of Atomic Energy

  • 摘要: 近年来中国原子能科学研究院(简称原子能院)在稳定同位素分离技术领域取得系列突破性进展。本文系统阐述了原子能院在低温精馏法和电磁分离法两项核心技术领域的研究成果及产业化应用。低温精馏技术方面,突破了轻质同位素(13C、10B)超低分离系数下的级联精馏技术瓶颈,建成国际先进的年产500 kg 13CO(丰度99%)工业生产线,实现了医用13C-尿素原料国产化;同步推进百吨级硼同位素产业化项目,预期可满足我国核电中子吸收领域的国家战略需求。电磁分离技术方面,创新性研发了双弧强流离子源、高分辨率束流输运等核心技术,成功制备87Rb(北斗原子钟核心材料)、176Yb(177Lu前体)等高丰度同位素,关键技术指标达国际先进水平,推动了量子科技、核医学等领域的国产化进程。原子能院通过“技术攻关-中试验证-产业落地”的全链条创新模式,为核能安全、科技创新和高端医疗提供了核心材料保障。未来,原子能院将持续优化稳定同位素分离技术,拓展应用场景,助力国家战略科技发展。

     

    Abstract: In recent years, China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE) has achieved a series of groundbreaking advancements in the field of stable isotope separation technology. This article systematically elaborates on CIAE’s research achievements and industrial applications in two core technologies: cryogenic distillation and electromagnetic separation. In cryogenic distillation technology, CIAE has overcome the technical bottleneck of cascade distillation for light isotopes (13C, 10B) with ultra-low separation factors, establishing an internationally advanced industrial production line with an annual output of 500 kg of 13CO (99% enrichment), achieving domestic production of medical-grade 13C-urea raw materials. Simultaneously, CIAE is advancing a hundred-ton-scale boron isotope industrialization project, which is expected to meet the national strategic needs of neutron absorption in nuclear power. In electromagnetic separation technology, CIAE has innovatively developed core technologies such as dual-arc high-current ion sources and high-resolution beam transport, successfully producing high-enrichment isotopes like 87Rb (a key material for BeiDou atomic clocks) and 176Yb (a precursor for 177Lu). The key technical indicators have reached international advanced levels, promoting domestic progress in quantum technology and nuclear medicine. Through the full-chain innovation model of “technological breakthroughs-pilot verification-industrial implementation”, CIAE has provided core material support for nuclear safety, technological innovation, and high-end medical applications. In the future, CIAE will continue to optimize stable isotope separation technologies and expand application scenarios to support national strategic scientific and technological development.

     

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