nuclear chemistry

Tasks

Founded in 1956, the Division of Nuclear Chemistry sees its main task as promoting nuclear, radiochemistry and radiation chemistry, as well as the students, technicians and scientists working in these fields. Particular emphasis is to be placed on providing information about new results and applications.

The exchange of ideas and experience and the communication of professional inspiration are facilitated by:

• Conferences and lecture meetings
• Working groups for the scientific or technical exploration of specific fields
• Participation in GDCh events
• Publications and monographs in the field of nuclear, radiochemistry and radiation chemistry
• Courses on the safe handling of radioactive substances and radiation protection
• Active interaction with national and international committees, associations and organisations in related fields

A key aspect is the promotion and safeguarding of adequate research, teaching and training capacity in nuclear, radiochemistry and radiation chemistry.

Contact list for teaching and training in nuclear chemistry

Shortlink to this page: www.gdch.de/nuklearchemie

Areas of Focus

The Division of Nuclear Chemistry within the German Chemical Society represents the scientists and engineers who, in their work, handle radioactive substances and ionising radiation and use them for the purposes of research, industry, medicine and teaching. Their activities can be summarised under the following areas of focus:

Fundamental Research
- Chemistry of the heaviest elements
- Actinide chemistry
- Cosmochemistry
- Radioanalytical chemistry

Health and the Environment
- Nuclear chemistry in the life sciences (radiopharmacy)
- Isotope geochemistry
- Radiation protection and radioecology
- Nuclear forensics

Energy
- Repository research
- Reactor chemistry
- Tritium chemistry

Teaching, Training and Maintaining Expertise