Radiochemistry and nuclear chemistry

Radiochemistry or nuclear chemistry is the study of radiation from an atomic and molecular perspective, including elemental transformation and reaction effects, as well as physical, health and medical properties. This revised edition of one of the earliest and best-known books on the subject has bee...

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Main Authors Choppin, Gregory R. (Author), Liljenzin, Jan-Olov (Author), Rydberg, Jan (Author), Ekberg, Christian (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam : Elsevier/Academic Press, 2013.
EditionFourth edition.
Subjects
Radiochemistry.
Nuclear chemistry.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780123978684
0123978688
9781299941205
1299941206
9780124058972
0124058973
Physical Description1 online resource (viii, 858 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Origin of nuclear science
  • Elementary particles
  • Nuclei, isotopes and isotope separation
  • Nuclear mass stability
  • Unstable nuclei and radioactive decay
  • Nuclear structure
  • Absorption of nuclear radiation
  • Radiation effects on matter
  • Detection and measurement techniques
  • Energetics of nuclear reactions
  • Mechanisms and models of nuclear reactions
  • The origin of the universe and nucleosynthesis
  • Cosmic radiation and radioelements in nature
  • The actinide and transactinide elements
  • Radiation biology and radiation protection
  • Particle accelerators
  • Production of radionuclides
  • Uses of radioactive tracers
  • Principles of nuclear power
  • Nuclear power reactors
  • The nuclear fuel cycle
  • Behavior of radionuclides in the environment.

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