Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry

by Choppin; RYDBERG; Liljenzin

• ISBN13: 9780750674638
• ISBN10: 0750674636
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-11-05
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

Radiochemistry or Nuclear Chemistry is the study of radiation from an atomic or 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 been updated to bring into teaching the latest developments in research and the current hot topics in the field. In order to further enhance the functionality of this text, the authors have added numerous teaching aids that include an interactive website that features testing, examples in MathCAD with variable quantities and options, hotlinks to relevant text sections from the book, and online self-grading texts. as in the previous edition, readers can closely follow the structure of the chapters from the broad introduction through the more in depth descriptions of radiochemistry then nuclear radiation chemistry and finally the guide to nuclear energy (including energy production, fuel cycle, and waste management).

Table of Contents

Foreword
Origin of Nuclear Science	1	(10)
Nuclei, Isotopes and Isotope Separation	11	(30)
Nuclear Mass and Stability	41	(17)
Unstable Nuclei and Radioactive Decay	58	(36)
Radionuclides in Nature	94	(29)
Absorption of Nuclear Radiation	123	(43)
Radiation Effects on Matter	166	(26)
Detection and Measurement Techniques	192	(47)
Uses of Radioactive Tracers	239	(44)
Cosmic Radiation and Elementary Particles	283	(16)
Nuclear Structure	299	(35)
Energetics of Nuclear Reactions	334	(14)
Particle Accelerators	348	(18)
Mechanics and Models of Nuclear Reactions	366	(22)
Production of Radionuclides	388	(27)
The Transuranium Elements	415	(25)
Thermonuclear Reactions: the Beginning and the Future	440	(34)
Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection	474	(40)
Principles of Nuclear Power	514	(46)
Nuclear Power Reactors	560	(23)
Nuclear Fuel Cycle	583	(59)
Behavior of Radionuclides in the Environment	642	(45)
Appendices
A Solvent Extraction Separations	674	(9)
B Answers to Exercises	683	(2)
C Isotope Chart	685	(2)
I Periodic Table of the Elements
II Quantities and Units
III Fundamental Constants
IV Energy Conversion Factors, etc.
Element and Nuclide Index	687	(6)
Subject Index	693