In the paper, the production procedures and physics basics for
238Pu are introduced. Irradiation production processes such as design of
237Np target rod, target rod load capacity of
237Np and
238Pu yield of calculation are presented. Furthermore, the post-irradiation technical procedures including chemical separating, purifying, recycling,
238Pu powder acquirement and heat source fabrication, are also summarized with cautious.