Nuclear chemistry : new research / / Axel N. Koskinen, editor

• Pubblicazione: New York, : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., c2009
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (294 p.)
• Disciplina: 541/.38
• Soggetto topico: Nuclear chemistry
• Altri autori: KoskinenAxel N
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY:NEW RESEARCH -- NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY:NEW RESEARCH -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- SHORT COMMUNICATION -- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF A LIGNITE-FIREDPOWER PLANT OPERATION: THE CASEOF MEGALOPOLIS, SOUTHERN GREECE -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Experimental -- Collection of Bulk Deposition Samples and Elemental Analysis -- Natural Radioactivity Measurements in Surface Soil Samples -- Indoor Radon Measurements -- Calculation of Radiological Effects -- Results and Discussion -- Elemental Concentrations -- Natural Radionuclides in Surface Soil Samples -- Indoor Radon Measurements -- Conclusions -- References -- RESEARCH AND REVIEW STUDIES -- Chapter 1THE ENHANCED DEPOSITION OF 137CS FALLOUTIN TROPICAL CLOUD FORESTS -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Cloud Forest -- Venezuelan Tropical Clouds Forests -- Cesium-137 (137Cs) and Soils -- Environmental Radioactivity Studies in Venezuela -- Bio Monitors -- Experimental -- A Short Description of the Different Study Areas -- Sampling Procedures -- Sample Preparation for Analysis -- Instrumentation -- 137Cs Measurements and Activity Determinations -- Results and Discussion -- 137Cs Activities in Surface Soils from the Island of Margarita Study Areas (G) -- 137Cs Activities in Surface Soils from the Altos de Pipe Tropical Cloud Forest (D) -- The Migration of 137Cs in Soils on the Island of Margarita (G) and Altos de Pipe (D) -- 137Cs Activities in Mosses from Tropical Cloud Forests and Foggy Areas -- 137Cs in Surface Soils from the Northern Central Coastal Study Area (E) -- 137Cs Activities in Surface Soils Collected at Cerro Santa Ana Study Area (B) -- 137Cs in Soils Collected in the Henri Pittier National Park Study Area (C) -- 137Cs in Surface Soils Collected on the Araya (F) and Paria (H) Peninsulas -- 137Cs in Soils from the Gran Sabana (L) and the Sierra de Pacarima (M). ; 137Cs in Surface Soils Collected in the Guri Reservoir Study Area (I) -- 137Cs in Mosses, Lichens and Other Vegetation along the Caruay River (K) -- 137Cs in Soils and Vegetation Collected at the Sierra de Lema Study Area (J) -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 2CERAMIC IN ANCIENT SOCIETIES:A ROLE FOR NUCLEAR METHODS OF ANALYSIS -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- Chemical Characterization of Archaeological Ceramics and Clays by INAA -- NW Iberian Peninsula - Production and Trade of Pottery in BracaraAugusta -- Ceramics from Bracara Augusta -- Local and Regional Raw Material Sources -- Ceramics and Clays -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3EFFECT OF BIOSUBSTANCES ON THE ROSFORMATION BY DEPLETED URANIUM -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Experimental -- Chemicals -- Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Measurements -- Determination of Uranium Peroxide -- Optical Absorption Spectral Measurements -- Determination of the Dissolved Oxygen Concentration in the ReactionMixture -- Results -- Hydroxyl Radical Formation in the DU-H2O2 System -- Kinetics of the Hydroxyl Radical Formation in the DU-H2O2 System -- Profile of the Reaction Occurring between DU and H2O2 -- Effects of Biosubstances on the Hydroxyl Radical Formation in the UO22+-H2O2 System -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgement -- References -- Chapter 4RAPID AND AUTOMATED ANALYTICALTECHNOLOGIES FOR RADIOLOGICAL/NUCLEAREMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Section 1. Simultaneous Determination of 89Sr and 90Sr inFoodstuffs for Emergency Response -- Introduction -- Experimental Section -- Results and Discussion -- Summary -- Section 2. Automated Plutonium Urinalysis by Mass Spectrometry -- Introduction -- Experimental Section -- Results and Discussion -- Summary -- Section 3. Rapid Gamma Spectra Processing Using an AutomatedAnalysis Platform. ; Introduction -- System Descriptions -- Results and Discussions -- Summary -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 5FIBER BRAGG GRATINGS AND THEIR APPLICATIONSAS TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY SENSORS -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Properties of Fiber Bragg Gratings -- 2.1. Optical Properties -- 2.2. Photosensitivity and Fabrication Techniques -- 3. Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors -- 4. Fiber Bragg Grating Temperature and Humidity Sensors -- 4.1. Theory -- 4.1.1. Fiber Bragg Grating Temperature Sensitivity -- 4.1.2. Temperature and Humidity Sensitivity of Polyimide-coated Bragg Gratings -- 4.2. Experimental Details -- 4.3. Temperature Sensing Response of Fiber Bragg Gratings -- 4.4. Humidity Sensing Response of Fiber Bragg Gratings -- 4.4.1. Humidity Sensing Response of a Polyimide-Coated Fiber Bragg Grating -- 4.4.2. Humidity Sensing Response of an Acrylate-coated Fiber Bragg Grating -- 5. Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 6OXA-PENTANEDIAMIDE AND OXA-GLUTARAMICACID: NEW AND PROMISING LIGANDS IN NUCLEARINDUSTRY -- Abstract -- 1. Synthesis, Extraction Behaviors, Process Development andRadiolysis of Dialkylamides -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Synthesis and Characterization of TODGA and Its Analogues -- (1) Preparation of diglycolic anhydride -- (2) Synthesis of mono-substituted oxa-pentaneamide -- (3) Synthesis of TBOPDA -- 1.3. Extraction of Metal Ions with Dialkylamides -- 1.3.1. Extraction of Sr(II) and Other Divalent Ions -- 1.3.2. Extraction of Trivalent Metal Ions -- 1.3.3. Extractions of Tetravalent Ions -- 1.3.4. Extraction of Metal Ions from Simulated High Active Waste and ProcessDevelopment -- 1.4. Radiolysis of TODGA -- 2. Synthesis, Properties of Aqueous-Soluble DAOGA andTAOPDA, and Their Applications -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.3. Study on Structures of the Complexes of Ln(III) with DMOGA -- IR measurements. ; MS measurements -- EXAFS spectra -- 2.4. Determination of Stability Constant of Complexes of DMOGA withNp(IV) and Pu(IV) -- 2.5. Thermal Decomposition of DMOGA -- 2.6. Measurements of Distribution Ratio of Am(III)/ Ln(III), Pu(IV)/Np(IV),U(VI) with Varying HNO3 Concentration -- 2.7. Potential Application of DMOGA in the Simplification of TRPO Process -- 2.7.1. Stripping of TRU Elements from Loaded TRPO with DMOGA -- 2.7.2. The Conceptual Flowsheet of the Simplified TRPO Process -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7APPLICATION OF CENTRIFUGAL CONTACTORS INPARTITIONING OF HIGH LEVEL WASTE IN CHINA -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Centrifugal Contactors -- 3. Development of Centrifugal Contactors for Partitioning ofHLW -- 3.1. Laboratory-Scale -- 3.1.1. Modular Design -- 3.1.2. Improved Design of Housing -- 3.1.3. Sampling System -- 3.1.4. Rotor Speed Acquisition and Monitoring System -- 3.2. Industry-Scale -- 3.2.1. Modular Design -- 3.2.2. Overflow Structure Design -- 4. Application of Centrifugal Contactors in Partitioning of HLWin China -- 4.1. Tests of the TRPO Process for Removal of TRU Elements -- 4.2. The Cold Test of the CESE Process for Removal of Sr -- 4.3. The Hot Test of the Total Partitioning Process for Laboratory-Scale -- 4.4. The Cold Test of the Total Partitioning Process for Pilot-Scale -- 4.5. The Cold Test for Removal of Cs by iPr-C[4]C-6 -- 4.6. The Hot Test for Separation of Lanthanides and Actinides by thePurified Cyanex 301 -- 4.7. The Cold Test for Partitioning of HLW by DHDECMP-TBP -- 5. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8EFFECTIVENESS ASSESSMENT OF CORROSIONINHIBITORS OF BRONZE SURFACES,AN APPLICATION OF THE THIN LAYER ACTIVATIONTECHNIQUE TO MATERIALS OF INTERESTIN THE FIELD OF CULTURAL HERITAGE -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Experimental Procedures -- 2.1. Materials -- 2.2. Bronze Surfaces Coating. ; 2.3. The TLA Method -- 2.4. AFM Measurements -- 2.5. Artificial Ageing Experiments -- 2.5.1. Salt Spray Cabinet Test -- 2.5.2. Climatic Chamber Tests -- 2.6. Outdoor Exposures -- 3. Results and Discussion -- 3.1. Coated Surface Characterization -- 3.2. Distribution of the Activity versus Depth Functions in Bronze Alloys -- 3.3. Activated Specimens Exposures -- 3.3.1. Corrosion Tests of Bronze Specimens Coated with MPTS and BTAmix -- 3.3.2. Corrosion Tests of Bronze Specimens Coated with BTA and BTA AlkylDerivatives -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter9BINDINGANDSTRUCTUREPROPERTIESINMONTECARLOSIMULATIONFORNON-ISOSYMMETRICNUCLEI -- Abstract -- 1.Introduction -- 2.NuclearSimulations -- 3.NuclearBindingandStructureResults -- 4.Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- INDEX -- Blank Page.
• Sommario/riassunto: Nuclear chemistry is a subfield of chemistry dealing with radioactivity, nuclear processes and nuclear properties. This work presents the latest research in the field of nuclear chemistry.
• Titolo autorizzato: Nuclear chemistry
• ISBN: 1-61470-445-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910967540803321
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