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Radiochemistry and nuclear chemistry / by Gregory R. Choppin, Jan-Olov Liljenzin, and Jan Rydberg.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Choppin, Gregory R.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Radiochemistry.
- Nuclear chemistry.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (725 p.)
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Woburn, MA : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2002.
- Language Note:
- English
- 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 MathCA
- Contents:
- Cover; Contents; Foreword; Chapter 1. Origin of Nuclear Science; Chapter 2. Nuclei, Isotopes and Isotope Separation; Chapter 3. Nuclear Mass and Stability; Chapter 4. Unstable Nuclei and Radioactive Decay; Chapter 5. Radionuclides in Nature; Chapter 6. Absorption of Nuclear Radiation; Chapter 7. Radiation Effects on Matter; Chapter 8. Detection and Measurement Techniques; Chapter 9. Uses of Radioactive Tracers; Chapter 10. Cosmic Radiation and Elementary Particles; Chapter 11. Nuclear Structure; Chapter 12. Energetics of Nuclear Reactions; Chapter 13. Particle Accelerators
- Chapter 14. Mechanics and Models of Nuclear ReactionsChapter 15. Production of Radionuclides; Chapter 16. The Transuranium Elements; Chapter 17. Thermonuclear Reactions: the Beginning and the Future; Chapter 18. Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection; Chapter 19. Principles of Nuclear Power; Chapter 20. Nuclear Power Reactors; Chapter 21. Nuclear Fuel Cycle; Chapter 22. Behavior of Radionuclides in the Environment; Appendices; Appendix A. Solvent Extraction Separations; Appendix B. Answers to Exercises; Appendix C. Isotope Chart; Element and Nuclide Index; Subject Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 1-281-07145-5
- 9786611071455
- 0-08-051566-5
- OCLC:
- 476115032
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