Accurate uranium analysis

and particularly for isotope measurements, is essential in many fields, including environmental studies, geology, hydrogeology, the nuclear industry, health physics, and homeland security.

Overview of the volume

This volume covers the fascinating advances in the field of analytical chemistry of uranium. Exploring a broad range of topics, the book focuses on industrial processes that involve uranium, its presence in the environment, health and biological implications of exposure to uranium compounds, and nuclear forensics.

Chapter content

Each chapter includes an overview of the topic and several examples to demonstrate the analytical procedures. Separation and purification techniques are included where necessary.