CHEM 516 Nuclear and Radiochemistry

3 credits · Chemistry · Faculty of Science · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

Basic properties of the atomic nucleus, nuclear reactions as well as nuclear fission. Kinetics of the radioactive decay, the interaction of radiation with matter and the different kinds of radiation. Hot atom chemistry, modern aspects of medicinal radiochemistry such as Positron Emission Tomography.

Prerequisite courses: CHEM 214, CHEM 281, CHEM 302

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