Radiation and Nuclear Chemistry 1200-1CHJCHJR5
The following topics will be presented:
- isotopes in the environment - abundance and generation; naturally occurring and artificial radioactive isotopes;
- isotope effects;
- isotope exchange;
- chemical effects of radiation interaction with matter - radiation chemistry;
- actinides - synthesis, physical and chemical properties, comparison with lanthanides;
- transactinides - synthesis, physical and chemical properties, comparison with other elements. Single atom chemistry;
- application of isotopes in industry, medicine and science;
- radiometric dating;
- nuclear power, nuclear fuel and spent nuclear fuel. Nuclear fuel cycle.
Lecture = 30 hrs., exercises = 30 hrs.
Individual preparation to the lecture (0.5 hrs. per week) = 7.5 hrs.
Preparation to the exam = 20 hrs.
Total = approx. 58 hrs.
Type of course
Mode
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
After completing the lecture the student should be familiar with the following topics:
- properties of nuclear radiation and its interaction with matter;
- application of isotope techniques in science and industry;
- radiation safety issues;
- foundations of application of nuclear power
Assessment criteria
Lecture: Final exam
Exercises: Final written exam
Both exams (lecture and exercises) have to be passed.
Final evaluation:
lecture (weight: 0.66) + exercises (weight: 0.34)
Practical placement
not applicable
Bibliography
J. Sobkowski, M. Jelińska-Kazimierczuk, Chemia Jądrowa, Adamantan, 2006
A. Czerwiński, Energia jądrowa i promieniotwórczość, Oficyna Wydawnicza Krzysztof Pazdro, 1998
W. Szymański, Chemia Jądrowa, PWN, 1996
A.J. Brodski, Chemia izotopów, PWN, 1958
J. Sobkowski, Chemia Radiacyjna i Ochrona Radiologiczna, Adamantan, 2009
G. Choppin, J. Rydberg, J.-O. Liljenzin, Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001
A. Vértes, S. Nagy, Z. Klencsár, R.G. Lovas, F. Rösch, Handbook of Nuclear Chemistry, Springer, 2011
M. Wolfsberg, W.A. Van Hook, P. Paneth, L.P.N. Rebelo, Isotope Effects: in the Chemical, Geological, and Bio Sciences, Springer, 2009
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