This new edition of the best-selling handbook gives a complete and concise description of the latest knowledge on nuclear and radiochemistry as well as their applications in the various fields of science. It is based on over 40 years experience in teaching courses and research.
The book is aimed at all researchers seeking sound knowledge about the properties of matter, whether chemists, physicists, medical doctors, mineralogists or biologists. All of them will find this a valuable source of information.
Research in radiochemistry includes: Study of radioactive matter in nature, investigation of radioactive transmutations, chemistry of radioelements etc. Applications include: Radionuclides in geo- and cosmochemistry, dating by nuclear methods, radioanalysis, Mossbauer spectroscopy and related methods, behavior of natural and man-made radionuclides in the environment, dosimetry and radiation protection.
All the subjects are presented clearly and comprehensibly, and in a logical sequence, avoiding detailed derivations of equations. The relevant information is compiled in tables and the recent edition of the multi-colored Karlsruhe 'Chart of the Nuclides' has also been included.
Clearly a standard work by an author with extensive experience in research and teaching.

Content:
Chapter 1 Radioactivity in Nature (pages 1–4):
Chapter 2 Radioelements, Isotopes and Radionuclides (pages 5–17):
Chapter 3 Physical Properties of Atomic Nuclei and Elementary Particles (pages 19–28):
Chapter 4 Radioactive Decay (pages 29–46):
Chapter 5 Decay Modes (pages 47–73):
Chapter 6 Nuclear Radiation (pages 75–94):
Chapter 7 Measurement of Nuclear Radiation (pages 95–126):
Chapter 8 Nuclear Reactions (pages 127–170):
Chapter 9 Chemical Effects of Nuclear Reactions (pages 171–191):
Chapter 10 Influence of Chemical Bonding on Nuclear Properties (pages 193–199):
Chapter 11 Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Fuel and Fuel Cycles (pages 201–238):
Chapter 12 Production of Radionuclides and Labelled Compounds (pages 239–263):
Chapter 13 Special Aspects of the Chemistry of Radionuclides (pages 265–275):
Chapter 14 Radioelements (pages 277–308):
Chapter 15 Radionuclides in Geo? and Cosmochemistry (pages 309–322):
Chapter 16 Dating by Nuclear Methods (pages 323–336):
Chapter 17 Radioanalysis (pages 337–356):
Chapter 18 Radiotracers in Chemistry (pages 357–372):
Chapter 19 Radionuclides in the Life Sciences (pages 373–383):
Chapter 20 Technical and Industrial Applications of Radionuclides and Nuclear Radiation (pages 385–394):
Chapter 21 Radionuclides in the Geosphere and the Biosphere (pages 395–416):
Chapter 22 Dosimetry and Radiation Protection (pages 417–436):