The Elements Beyond Uranium
Author | : Glenn T. Seaborg |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 386 |
Release | : 1991-01-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780471890621 |
ISBN-13 | : 0471890626 |
Rating | : 4/5 (626 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Elements Beyond Uranium written by Glenn T. Seaborg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1991-01-16 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Glenn T. Seaborg, Nobel Laureate and pre-eminent figure in the field, with the assistance of Walter D. Loveland, it covers all aspects of transuranium elements, including their discovery, chemical properties, nuclear properties, nuclear synthesis reactions, experimental techniques, natural occurrence, superheavy elements, and predictions for the future. Published on the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of transuranium elements, it conveys the essence of the ideas and distinctive blend of theory and experiment that has marked their study.