Nuclear and Radiochemistry

Abstract

Reviewed is a book whose chapters are: ''Introduction'', ''Atomic Nuclei'', ''Radioactive Decay Processes'', ''Nuclear Reactions'', ''Equations of Radioactive Decay and Growth'', ''Interaction of Radiations with Matter'', ''Radiation Detection and Measurement'', ''Techniques in Nuclear Chemistry'', Statistical Considerations in Radioactivity Measurements'', ''Nuclear Models'', ''Radiochemical Applications'', ''Nuclear Processes as Chemical Probes'', ''Nuclear Processes in Geology and Astrophysics'', ''Nuclear Energy'', and ''Sources of Nuclear Bombarding Particles.'' Shortcomings are too much emphasis on theory and nuclear chemistry; the only nuclear activation analysis discussed involves thermal neutrons; neutron radiography is not discussed; autoradiography and isotope dilution analysis methods are only treated briefly; and there is no specific mention of cadmium ratios or resonance integrals. It is recommended as an outstanding textbook for advanced courses in this field, also as an essential, frequently consulted reference work for those engaged in nuclear chemistry, radiochemistry, and the applications of nuclear methods in many fields.