The global growth of the nuclear power industry will require a complete understanding of the impact of radionuclides in the environment. A great deal is known about the sources of radionuclides and their occurrence in the environment. However, the basic chemistry of these elements is a continually growing area of research. There is no single resource for obtaining a holistic understanding of radionuclide environmental chemisty. The proposed book will provide this resource with an element-specific coverage of the occurrence, chemistry, and speciation of environmental radionuclides written by experts in the area.
The coverage for each element will be presented in a standard format, which will make it easier for the user to find all relevant information:
1. Occurrence
2. Chemistry and Speciation with regards to:
a) soil (with adsorption or reactions on humic matter and mineral phases)
b) water (may include biological uptake where this information is known)
c) air (if applicable)
3. Separation Techniques
4. Analytical Characterization Techniques
5. Remediation (potential techniques or existing technologies)
The 2nd Edition of the Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry and the online version EIC did not cover the behavior of elements in the environment and the radioactive properties of the elements. This volume will therefore be an important addition to the Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry.
