Modern nuclear chemistry. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Walter D. Loveland, David J. Morrissey, Glenn T. Seaborg.
• Authors: Loveland, Walter D; Morrissey, David J; Seaborg, Glenn T (Glenn Theodore), 1912-1999
• Contents: Preface to the Second Edition xv Preface to the First Edition xvii 1 Introductory Concepts 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 The Excitement and Relevance of Nuclear Chemistry 2 1.3 The Atom 3 1.4 Atomic Processes 4 1.5 The Nucleus: Nomenclature 7 1.6 Properties of the Nucleus 8 1.7 Survey of Nuclear Decay Types 9 1.8 Modern Physical Concepts Needed in Nuclear Chemistry 12 Bibliography 21 2 Nuclear Properties 25 2.1 Nuclear Masses 25 2.2 Terminology 28 2.3 Binding Energy Per Nucleon 29 2.4 Separation Energy Systematics 31 2.5 Abundance Systematics 32 2.6 Semiempirical Mass Equation 33 2.7 Nuclear Sizes and Shapes 39 2.8 Quantum Mechanical Properties 43 2.9 Electric and Magnetic Moments 45 Problems 51 Bibliography 55 3 Radioactive Decay Kinetics 57 3.1 Basic Decay Equations 57 3.2 Mixture of Two Independently Decaying Radionuclides 65 3.3 Radioactive Decay Equilibrium 66 3.4 Branching Decay 76 3.5 Radiation Dosage 77 3.6 Natural Radioactivity 79 3.7 Radionuclide Dating 84 Problems 90 Bibliography 92 4 Nuclear Meddicine 93 4.1 Introduction 93 4.2 Radiopharmaceuticals 94 4.3 Imaging 96 4.4 99Tcm 98 4.5 PET 99 4.6 Other imaging techniques 103 4.7 Some Random Observations about the Physics of Imaging 104 4.8 Therapy 108 Problems 110 Bibliography 112 5 Particle Physics and the Nuclear Force 113 5.1 Particle Physics 113 5.2 The Nuclear Force 117 5.3 Characteristics of the Strong Force 119 5.4 Charge Independence of Nuclear Forces 120 Problems 124 Bibliography 124 6 Nuclear Structure 125 6.1 Introduction 125 6.2 Nuclear Potentials 127 6.3 Schematic Shell Model 129 6.4 Independent Particle Model 141 6.5 Collective Model 143 6.6 Nilsson Model 149 6.7 Fermi Gas Model 152 Problems 161 Bibliography 164 7 -Decay 167 7.1 Introduction 167 7.2 Energetics of α Decay 169 7.3 Theory of α Decay 173 7.4 Hindrance Factors 182 7.5 Heavy Particle Radioactivity 183 7.6 Proton Radioactivity 185 Problems 186 Bibliography 188 8 -Decay 191 8.1 Introduction 191 8.2 Neutrino Hypothesis 192 8.3 Derivation of the Spectral Shape 196 8.4 Kurie Plots 199 8.5 β Decay Rate Constant 200 8.6 Electron Capture Decay 206 8.7 Parity Nonconservation 207 8.8 Neutrinos Again 208 8.9 β-Delayed Radioactivities 209 8.10 Double β Decay 211 Problems 213 Bibliography 214 9 -Ray Decay 217 9.1 Introduction 217 9.2 Energetics of γ-Ray Decay 218 9.3 Classification of Decay Types 220 9.4 Electromagnetic Transition Rates 223 9.5 Internal Conversion 229 9.6 Angular Correlations 232 9.7 Mössbauer Effect 238 Problems 244 Bibliography 245 10 Nuclear Reactions 247 10.1 Introduction 247 10.2 Energetics of Nuclear Reactions 248 10.3 Reaction Types and Mechanisms 252 10.4 Nuclear Reaction Cross Sections 253 10.5 Reaction Observables 264 10.6 Rutherford Scattering 264 10.7 Elastic (Diffractive) Scattering 268 10.8 Aside on the Optical Model 270 10.9 Direct Reactions 271 10.10 Compound Nuclear Reactions 273 10.11 Photonuclear Reactions 279 10.12 Heavy-Ion Reactions 281 10.13 High-Energy Nuclear Reactions 291 Problems 298 Bibliography 302 11 Fission 305 11.1 Introduction 305 11.2 Probability of Fission 308 11.3 Dynamical Properties of Fission Fragments 323 11.4 Fission Product Distributions 327 11.5 Excitation Energy of Fission Fragments 334 Problems 337 Bibliography 338 12 Nuclear Astrophysics 339 12.1 Introduction 339 12.2 Elemental and Isotopic Abundances 340 12.3 Primordial Nucleosynthesis 343 12.4 Thermonuclear Reaction Rates 351 12.5 Stellar Nucleosynthesis 353 12.6 Solar Neutrino Problem 366 12.7 Synthesis of Li, Be, and B 373 Problems 375 Bibliography 376 13 Reactors and Accelerators 379 13.1 Introduction 379 13.2 Nuclear Reactors 380 13.3 Neutron Sources 391 13.4 Neutron Generators 392 13.5 Accelerators 393 13.6 Charged-Particle Beam Transport and Analysis 410 13.7 Radioactive Ion Beams 415 13.8 Nuclear Weapons 421 Problems 425 Bibliography 427 14 The Transuranium Elements 429 14.1 Introduction 429 14.2 Limits of Stability 429 14.3 Element Synthesis 434 14.4 History of Transuranium Element Discovery 437 14.5 Superheavy Elements 449 14.6 Chemistry of the Transuranium Elements 452 14.7 Environmental Chemistry of the Transuranium Elements 461 Problems 468 Bibliography 469 15 Nuclear Reactor Chemistry 473 15.1 Introduction 473 15.2 Fission Product Chemistry 475 15.3 Radiochemistry of Uranium 478 15.4 The Nuclear Fuel Cycle: The Front End 480 15.5 The Nuclear Fuel Cycle: The Back End 488 15.6 Radioactive Waste Disposal 493 15.7 Chemistry of Operating Reactors 504 Problems 506 Bibliography 507 16 Interaction of Radiation with Matter 509 16.1 Introduction 509 16.2 Heavy Charged Particles 512 16.3 Electrons 526 16.4 Electromagnetic Radiation 531 16.5 Neutrons 540 16.6 Radiation Exposure and Dosimetry 544 Problems 548 Bibliography 550 17 Radiation Detectors 553 17.1 Introduction 553 17.2 Detectors Based on Collecting Ionization 556 17.3 Scintillation Detectors 578 17.4 Nuclear Track Detectors 584 17.5 Neutron Detectors 585 17.6 Nuclear Electronics and Data Collection 587 17.7 Nuclear Statistics 589 Problems 599 Bibliography 600 18 Nuclear Analytical Methods 603 18.1 Introduction 603 18.2 Activation Analysis 603 18.3 PIXE 612 18.4 Rutherford Backscattering 615 18.5 Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) 619 18.6 Other Mass Spectrometric Techniques 620 Problems 621 Bibliography 623 19 Radiochemical Techniques 625 19.1 Introduction 625 19.2 Unique Aspects of Radiochemistry 626 19.3 Availability of Radioactive Material 630 19.4 Targetry 632 19.5 Measuring Beam Intensity and Fluxes 637 19.6 Recoils, Evaporation Residues, and Heavy Residues 639 19.7 Radiochemical Separation Techniques 644 19.8 Low-Level Measurement Techniques 653 Problems 659 Bibliography 660 20 Nuclear Forensics 663 20.1 Introduction 663 20.2 Chronometry 670 20.3 Nuclear Weapons and Their Debris 6
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 541.38; Nuclear chemistry
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119328483; 9781119328384
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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