Fundamentals Of Nuclear And Radiation Chemistry

This book is an attempt to present a comprehensive idea on Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry. It traces the development of the discipline from the discovery of radioactivity. The book focuses on the fundamental concepts of Nuclear Chemistry. The various properties of the atomic nucleus, separation and application of isotopes, interaction, detection and measurement of nuclear radiations, nuclear reactions and factors affecting these are also discussed. Radiation Chemistry is explained in the light of energy transferred during the interactions, quantitative characteristics of radiations, chemical changes and the mechanisms involved during the radiolytic processes with specific examples of radiolysis of water, aqueous solutions and organic compounds. Further, the measurement of radiation dose has been explained in the form of dosimetry. Finally the biological consequences of radiations and the precautionary measures against nuclear radiations have been given.