On the nuclear properties of 32S, 64Zn, 67Zn, 89Y, 90Zr and 153Eu targets used for production of 32P, 64Cu, 67Cu, 89Sr, 90Y and 153Sm therapeutic radionuclides

► Nuclear ground state investigations are performed by the SHF and SHFB methods. ► The SHFB for 32S and the SHF for 64Zn, 67Zn, 89Y, 90Zr and 153Eu are suitable. ► Density dependent initial exciton numbers are calculated. ► Exciton numbers can be used for calculations of (n, p) reaction cross-sections.