Production of 55Co and 57Co via proton induced reactions on highly enriched 58Ni

55Co and 57Co were produced via (p, α) and (p, 2p) reactions, respectively, on highly enriched 58Ni. Thin deposits of 58Ni on Cu backing, obtained electrolytically, were irradiated using a slanting beam. The separation of radiocobalt and the recovery of the enriched target material were effected via anion-exchange chromatography.