⁶⁴Cu is an emerging theranostic radioisotope which is generating interest in the field of PET imaging and planning of therapy. A prototype solid target is being designed for producing ⁶⁴Cu at RMC, BARC. This study evaluates radiation safety aspects involved in the use of the new solid target using FLUKA Monte Carlo code. The radiological hazards are quantified during the production of ⁶⁴Cu and further handling of the target assembly for post irradiation processing. Analysis of ambient dose equivalent rates from the target assembly shows that during the sufficient quantity of ⁶⁴Cu production, radiation fields outside the cyclotron vault at RMC BARC are below the allowed limit. The studies also confirm that the 4 h decay after the end of bombardment is suitable for post irradiation handling of the target.

⁶⁴ Cu是一种新兴的治疗学放射性同位素，正引起人们对PET成像和治疗计划的兴趣。正在设计原型固体靶，以在BARC的RMC生产⁶⁴ Cu。这项研究使用FLUKA蒙特卡洛法则评估了使用新固体靶时所涉及的辐射安全性方面。在生产⁶⁴ Cu和进一步处理目标组件以进行后辐照处理期间，对放射危害进行了量化。对目标组件的环境剂量当量率的分析表明，在足够数量的⁶⁴RMC BARC回旋加速室外的铜产量，辐射场均低于允许的限值。研究还证实，轰击结束后的4 h衰减适用于目标的辐照后处理。