Radionuclides in the Environment

The global growth of the nuclear power industry requires a complete understanding of the impact of radionuclides in the environment. There is no single resource for obtaining a holistic understanding of radionuclide environmental chemistry. This first book on radioactive elements in the environment offers expert, element-specific coverage of the occurrence, chemistry, and speciation of environmental radionuclides. With in-depth discussion of topics including natural radioactivity and americium and curium, students, researchers, and environmentalists will benefit from this important new addition to the Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry.