| Actinides and the Environment 1998 Edition Contributor(s): Sterne, P. a. (Editor), Gonis, A. (Editor), Borovoi, A. a. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0792349687 ISBN-13: 9780792349686 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 1998 Annotation: The book combines in one volume the opinions of experts regarding the interaction of radionuclides with the environment and possible ways to immobilize and dispose of nuclear waste. The relevant areas span the spectrum from pure science, such as the fundamental physics and chemistry of the actinides, geology, environmental transport mechanisms, to engineering issues such as reactor operation and the design of nuclear waste repositories. The cross-fertilization between these various areas means that the material in the book will be accessible to seasoned scientists who may wish to obtain an overview of the current state of the art in the field of environmental remediation of radionuclides, as well as to beginning scientists embarking on a career in this field. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General |
| Dewey: 541 |
| LCCN: 97051759 |
| Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2 |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.93 lbs) 488 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The handling of actinides and actinide-based materials provides significant technological challenges due to the toxicity and radioactivity associated with these materials. These challenges are particularly apparent in the nuclear power industry. Under normal operation, a reactor can produce a significant amount of spent fuel requiring subsequent containment for geologic times, and under accident conditions it can release lethal doses of radioactive material to the environment. Inevitably, radioactive material will enter the environment, necessitating as complete an understanding as possible of its behavior. An understanding of the interaction between actinides and the environment must be based on a knowledge of their basic physical and chemical properties. To date, although there is general agreement on the principles for waste disposal, no facility has been built for the long term disposal of high level radioactive waste from either normal reactor operations or from accidental catastrophes. This makes it most important for the scientific and technical community to develop the necessary cross-disciplinary understanding that will help us implement safe and secure waste management, accident remediation and accident prevention systems. |