
Nuclear and Radiochemistry
Description
Key Features
- Basic concepts are introduced and practical applications explained, providing a full view of the subject.
- Laboratory work with unsealed radiochemicals is discussed in details that can be applied in research and authority in the lab environment.
Readership
Students and researchers in chemistry, chemical engineering, and specialists working in any fields of radiochemistry such as agriculture, geology, medicine, or physics.
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Introduction
Further Reading
2. Basic Concepts
2.1 Atomic Nuclei
2.2 Forces in the Nucleus
2.3 Other Properties of Nuclei
2.4 Elementary Particles
2.5 Models of Nuclei
Further Reading
3. Isotopes
3.1 Isotopic Effects
3.2 Separation of Isotopes
3.3 Isotope Composition in Nature
3.4 Study of Geological Formations and Processes by Stable Isotope Ratios
Further Reading
4. Radioactive Decay
4.1 Kinetics of Radioactive Decay
4.2 Radioactive Decay Series
4.3 Radioactive Dating
4.4 Mechanism of Radioactive Decay
Further Reading
5. Interaction of Radiation with Matter
5.1 Basic Concepts
5.2 Interaction of Alpha Particles with Matter
5.3 Interaction of Beta Radiation with Matter
5.4 Interaction of Gamma Radiation with Matter
5.5 Interaction of Neutrons with Matter
Further Reading
6. Nuclear Reactions
6.1 Kinetics of Nuclear Reactions
6.2 Classification of Nuclear Reactions
6.3 General Scheme of Radionuclide Production by Nuclear Reactions and Radioactive Decay
6.4 Chemical Effects of Nuclear Reactions
Further Reading
7. Nuclear Energy Production
7.1 Nuclear Power Plants
7.2 Accidents in Nuclear Power Plants
7.3 Storage and Treatment of Spent Fuel and Other Radioactive Waste
7.4 New Trends in Nuclear Energy Production
7.5 Nuclear Weapons
Further Reading
8. Radioactive Tracer Methods
8.1 History of Radioactive Tracer Methods
8.2 Basic Concepts
8.3 Selection of Tracers
8.4 Position of the Labeling Atom in a Molecule
8.5 General Methods for the Preparation of Radioactive Tracers
8.6 Radioactive Isotopes in Tracer Methods
8.7 The Main Steps of the Production of Unsealed Radioactive Preparations (Lajos Baranyai)
8.8 Production of Encapsulated Radioactive Preparations (Sealed Sources) (Lajos Baranyai)
8.9 Facilities, Equipment, and Tools Serving for Production of Radioactive Substances (Lajos Baranyai)
Further Reading
9. Physicochemical Application of Radiotracer Methods
9.1 The Thermodynamic Concept of Classification (Distribution of Radioactive and Stable Isotopes)
9.2 Classification of Tracer Methods
9.3 Physicochemical Applications of Tracer Methods
Further Reading
10. Radio- and Nuclear Analysis
10.1 Radioactive Isotopes as Tracers
10.2 Radioanalytical Methods Using the Interaction of Radiation with Matter
Further Reading
11. Industrial Application of Radioisotopes
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Tracer Investigations with Open Radioisotopes
11.3 Absorption and Scattering Measurements with Sealed Radioactive Sources
Further Reading
12. An Introduction to Nuclear Medicine
12.1 Fields of Nuclear Medicine
12.2 The Role and Aspects of Applying Radiotracers in Medicine
12.3 In Vitro Diagnostics with Radioisotopes
12.4 Radionuclide Imaging
12.5 Some Examples of Gamma Camera Imaging Procedures
12.6 Positron Emission Tomography
Further Reading
13. Environmental Radioactivity
13.1 Natural Radioactive Isotopes
13.2 Radioactive Isotopes of Anthropogenic Origin
13.3 Occurrence of Radioactive Isotopes in the Environment
13.4 Biological Effects of Radiation
Further Reading
14. Detection and Measurement of Radioactivity
14.1 Gas-Filled Tubes
14.2 Scintillation Detectors
14.3 Semiconductor Detectors
14.4 Electric Circuits Connected to Detectors
14.5 Track and Other Detectors
14.6 Absolute Measurement of Decomposition
14.7 Statistics of Radioactive Decay
Further Reading
Product details
- No. of pages: 432
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Elsevier 2012
- Published: May 18, 2012
- Imprint: Elsevier
- eBook ISBN: 9780123914873
About the Authors
Jozsef Konya

Affiliations and Expertise
Noémi Nagy
