Nuclear chemistry [ LCHM1382 ]
3.0 crédits ECTS
22.5 h + 7.5 h
1q
| Teacher(s) |
Froment Pascal ;
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| Language |
French
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Main themes |
The aim of the course is threefold
- present an extended knowledge of the atomic nucleus, stable and unstable, in order to master the theoretical concepts and the various applications related to isotopes, radioactivity and nuclear reactions ;
- give a fundamental understanding of the interactions between radiations and matter, with their chemical and biological consequences and applications to radioprotection ;
- provide firm basis to appreciate the problem of energy supply by nuclear ways.
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| Aims |
The aim of the course is threefold
- present an extended knowledge of the atomic nucleus, stable and unstable, in order to master the theoretical concepts and the various applications related to isotopes, radioactivity and nuclear reactions ;
- give a fundamental understanding of the interactions between radiations and matter, with their chemical and biological consequences and applications to radioprotection ;
- provide firm basis to appreciate the problem of energy supply by nuclear ways.
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| Content |
1. Stability of atomic nuclei, radioactivity and nuclear disintegrations.
2. Introduction to the standard model in nuclear physics
3. Production of radioelements: nuclear reactions and irradiation conditions
4. Measurement of radioactivity
5. Chemical and biological effects, dosimetry of radiations
6. Production of energy : nuclear fission and fusion
7. Applications of nuclear chemistry: isotopic exchange; use of radioactive tracers in chemistry; labelled molecules in biology and nuclear medicine; datation methods.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercices and visits related to radioactivity will be provided
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| Other information |
Prerequisite
Basic notions in general and physical chemistry (1st and 2nd year of a bachelor degree) are needed.
Support :
Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry by G. Choppin (2002) and
Nuclear and Radiochemistry by K. Lieser (2001).
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Master [60] in Chemistry
> Master [120] in Chemistry
> Certificat universitaire en radiopharmacie
> Bachelor in Chemistry
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> CHIM
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