The present volume gives a critical picture of the different aspects of the behavior of polonium from chemical and physical properties to production, from the nuclear properties of the 29 isotopes to its biological and environmental behaviour, and finally to the use of polonium in a variety of applications. The volume clearly demonstrates that large gaps in knowledge about this rare natural radioelement still exist. Consequently, it is hoped that the work will serve as a guide to future research initiatives.
- ISBN10 3540936165
- ISBN13 9783540936169
- Publish Date 30 October 1990 (first published 28 January 1980)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 8 May 2013
- Publish Country DE
- Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
- Imprint Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
- Edition 8th edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 425
- Language English