Course detail

Nuclear Chemistry

FCH-BC_JCHAcad. year: 2025/2026

Definition, the subject of nuclear chemistry, basic properties of radionuclides and ionizing radiation, radioactivity, nuclear transformations, nuclear reactions, ionizing radiation and radionuclides in environment. The use of radionuclides and ionizing radiation, technology of nuclear chemistry

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Ota Fišera, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Environmental Protection (ÚCHTOŽP)

Entry knowledge

Physics, mathematics, general chemistry

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Graded course credit - Final classification is based on average classification of individual tasks. ECTS grading scale: A: 100 to 90 points, B: 89-80 points, C: 79-70 points, D: 69-60 points, E: 59 to 50 points, F: 49 points or less
Attendance at lectures is optional, but it is recommended. Consultations in the extent of lectures for students in combinmed form of study.

Aims

Course objective
- to deepen background knowledge acquired in previous course;
- to create appropriate conditions for deeper understanding of the essence of complex technical and natural phenomena related to radioactivity and nuclear chemistry, as well as modern technologies.
- to contribute to mastering both the subjects that are interrelated with it and those that follow it.

After completing this course, students:
1. will know the definition and content of nuclear chemistry
2. will understand the basic properties of radionuclides and ionizing radiation
3. will be familiar with the term radioactivity, with the processes of radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, formation of ionizing radiation
4. will be informed of the occurrence of radionuclides in the environment, the use of radionuclides and ionizing radiation
5. will be familiar with the technology of nuclear chemistry

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

G.R.Choppin, J.Rydberg: Nuclear Chemistry, , 0 (EN)
J.Hála: Radioaktivita, ionizující záření, jaderná energie, , 0 (CS)
V.Majer a kolektiv: Základy jaderné chemie, , 0 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPCP_CHCHTE Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme BKCP_CHCHTE Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Ota Fišera, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Units and quantities, quantum theory of nuclear structure, nuclear shell model, drop model
2. Binding energy, alpha decay, beta decay, gamma decay, time law of radioagtive decay, radioactive series, activity
3. Interaction of radiation with matter, interaction of charged radiation, photons and neutrons
4. Nuclear reactions, elastic and inelastic scattering, radiation capture, neutron activation analysis
5. Nuclear fission and fusion, controlled chain fission reaction, thermonuclear reaction, fission reaktor
6. Chemicsl effects of nuclear reactions, biological effects of radiation
The lecture will include 1 expert presentation.