| Uranium in the Aquatic Environment Contributor(s): Pytheas Fogg, N. (Author), Merkel, B. (Author), Planer-Friedrich, B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3540439277 ISBN-13: 9783540439271 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Mining - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Science | Earth Sciences - Geology |
| Dewey: 622.349 |
| LCCN: 2002029223 |
| Physical Information: 1112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book addresses scientists and engineers involved in the areas of uranium mining and milling sites, clean-up measures, emissions of nuclear power plants and radioactive waste disposal, as well as political decision-makers. The topics covered are: impact on groundwater from radionuclide emission, analytical speciation techniques, chemical toxicity, radioisotope plant uptake, microbiology catalyzing U(6+) to U(4+) reduction, geochemical and reactive transport, case studies on abandoned uranium mines and milling sites, long-term storage of radioactive waste, passive in situ treatment techniques and risk assessment studies. |