Radioactive Risk for Humans

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910900180903321
• Autore: Amiard Jean-Claude
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024; ©2025
• ISBN: 9781394332168; 1394332165; 9781394332175; 1394332173; 9781394332151; 1394332157
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (367 pages)
• Collana: ISTE Consignment Series
• Altri autori (Persone): ZerbibJean-Claude
• Soggetti: Radioactivity; Radiation injuries
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Radioactive Danger -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Radionuclides and radioelements -- 1.3. Radionuclide-related dangers -- 1.4. Elements of nuclear physics -- 1.4.1. Nuclear structure -- 1.4.2. Electrons -- 1.4.3. Stability of the atomic nucleus and nuclear reactions -- 1.4.4. Various types of ionizing radiation -- 1.4.5. Radiation properties -- 1.5. References -- Chapter 2. Radioactive Contamination of the Anthroposphere -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Sources of radioactive contamination of the anthroposphere -- 2.3. Natural radioactive contamination of the anthroposphere -- 2.3.1. Natural contamination of physical environments -- 2.3.2. Natural food contamination -- 2.3.3. Natural contamination of seafood -- 2.3.4. Natural contamination of buildings -- 2.4. Anthropogenic radioactive contamination -- 2.4.1. Anthropogenic radioactive contamination of the physical environment -- 2.4.2. Anthropogenic radioactive contamination of seafood products -- 2.4.3. ; Anthropogenic radioactive contamination of other foods
• Sommario/riassunto: This book explores the risks posed by radioactivity to humans, focusing on the sources and effects of radioactive contamination. It provides an in-depth analysis of radionuclides, their dangers, and the elements of nuclear physics that contribute to these risks. The authors, Jean-Claude Amiard and Jean-Claude Zerbib, aim to educate readers on both natural and anthropogenic sources of radioactive contamination, the pathways of human exposure, and the bioaccumulation of radionuclides in the human body. The book is intended for an audience with an interest in environmental science, health risks, and nuclear safety, offering insights into the environmental and health ramifications of radioactive exposure.