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Physicochemical aspects and applications
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By
Vlado Valkovic, Ruder Bošković Institute, Bijenicka c. 54, Zagreb, Croatia
Description
Numerous sources of ionizing radiation can lead to human exposure: natural sources, nuclear explosions, nuclear power generation, use
of radiation in medical, industrial and research purposes, and radiation emitting consumer products. Before assessing the radiation dose
to a population one requires a precise knowledge of the activity of a number of radionuclides. The basis for the assessment of the dose
to a population from a release of radioactivity to the environment, the estimation of the potential clinical heath effects due to the
dose received and, ultimately, the implementation of countermeasures to protect the population, is the measurement of radioactive contamination
in the environment after the release.
It is the purpose of this book to present the facts about the presence of radionuclides in
the environment, natural and man made. There is no aspect of radioactivity, which has marked the passing century, not mentioned or discussed
in this book.
Audience
For chemical, environmental and engineering departments of universities, and research institutions.
Contents
Chapter headings:
Introduction. Radioactive Nuclides in Nature. Technologically Modified Exposure to Natural Radiation.
Man Made Radioactivity. Measurements of Radioactivity. Radiation Safety. Nuclear Fuel Cycle for Electricity Generation. The Bomb. Monitoring
Accidentally Released Radionuclides in the Environment. The Bomb Test Sites. International Safeguards. Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
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Hardbound, 696 pages, publication date: SEP-2000
ISBN-13: 978-0-444-82954-2
ISBN-10: 0-444-82954-7
Imprint: ELSEVIER
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