In the early nineteenth century chemists knew of the existence of ninety-two chemical elements, from Hydrogen to Uranium. For nearly forty years scientists thought they knew the content of our planet and all of its contents. In the late 1930s the world of chemical science began to discover elements beyond Uranium - the 'transuranics'. These new, super-heavy elements are probably not found in nature at all but can be detected, if only for a few fractions of a second, in precisely designed experiments using powerful nuclear tools. On Beyond Uranium: Journey to the End of the Periodic Table is full of exciting new concepts and tells the story of the author's quest to discover elements never before known to man.

A comprehensive introduction to all aspects of nuclear technology, suitable for both general readers and academic audiences. Professor Warf explains the basic physics and engineering of nuclear reactors, nuclear weapons, and industrial applications of nuclear technologies. Dr. Warf describes both the technical aspects and the social concerns associated with nuclear warfare, nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, and nuclear accidents.

This publication contains comprehensive analyses of selected stages of the nuclear fuel cycle with an outlook to the near future and with emphasis on the advantages as well as the disadvantages of the approaches discussed. Its aim is to highlight selected subjects of international interest and establish a starting point for productive discussions on the future of the nuclear fuel cycle worldwide.

Considers levels of radiation to which uranium miners are exposed, radiation monitoring standards, and health implications of uranium radiation exposure, including its possible relation to lung cancer.

CHEMISTRY: THE MOLECULAR SCIENCE is intended to help students develop a broad overview of chemistry and chemical reactions; an understanding of the most important concepts and models that chemists and those in chemistry-related fields use; an appreciation of the many ways chemistry impacts our daily lives; the ability to apply the facts, concepts, and models of chemistry appropriately to new situations in chemistry, other sciences and engineering and to other disciplines.

This book starts with chapters that trace the early history and development of the Periodic Table. The subsequent development of the Table is then presented in chapters that discuss the structure and characteristics of the Table, probe its group-theoretical and quantum-theoretical basis, examine its foundations, and explore its many uses and applications. (Midwest).