Environmental Radiochemical Analysis (Special Publications) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0854047344 ISBN 13: 9780854047345

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, 1999

Synopsis

Uniquely combining the three areas of radiochemistry, the environment and analysis, Environmental Radiochemical Analysis contains the latest and most important research in this area. Radium and radon in the environment, the use of bioindicators for radium and caesium and the analysis of actinides are among the subjects presented, along with a section on tritium and carbon-14 measurement. A range of measurement methods are discussed, as is the role of quality assurance and accreditation. With contributions from experts throughout the world, this book will be welcomed by researchers and professionals in academia and industry.

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Review

"... provides valuable practical information for researchers in the field." * The Analyst, February 2000 * "The true value of this book lies in the diversity of the information it contains ... a useful snapshot of the state of the art." * Chemistry & Industry, No 3, 7 February 2000, pp 108-109 * "... provides valuable practical information for researchers in the field." * Journal of Environmental Monitoring, Vol 2, No 2, April 2000, p 39N * "... a very useful addition to a laboratory or institute library." * Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, Vol 76, Issue 2, February 2001, p 225 *

Synopsis

This text presents research in the three areas of radiochemistry, the environment and analysis. Radium and radon in the environment, the use of bioindicators for radium and caesium and the analysis of actinides are among the subjects presented, along with a section on tritium and carbon-14 measurement. A range of measurement methods are discussed, as is the role of quality assurance and accreditation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0854047344
• ISBN 13: 9780854047345
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416
• Editor: Newton G W A