The Analysis of Nuclear Materials and Their Environments

Description

This book provides an overview of passive and interactive analytical techniques for nuclear materials. The book aims to update readers on new techniques available and provide an introduction for those who are new to the topic or are looking to move into actinides and nuclear materials science. The characterization of actinide species and radioactive materials is vital for understanding how these elements and radioactive isotopes are formed and behave and how these materials can be improved. The analysis of the actinides or radioactive materials goes beyond spent fuel science to the applicable complete fuel cycle and including analysis of reactor materials. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxiv Background: Nuclear Materials and Their Analysis Needs (Claude André Degueldre)....Pages 1-24 Sampling, Handling, Treatment and Separation (Claude André Degueldre)....Pages 25-34 Characterization Using Passive or Interactive Techniques (Claude André Degueldre)....Pages 35-256 Comparing and Combining Analytical Techniques (Claude André Degueldre)....Pages 257-278 Concluding Summary (Claude André Degueldre)....Pages 279-283 Back Matter ....Pages 285-288