Handbook of Materials Science, Volume 5

This book provides a comprehensive overview of nuclear materials/radioisotopes of elements. The contents include chapters on lanthanide fission, structural materials of nuclear reactor, pyrochlore structured ceramics, molten salt reactors, high-entropy alloys, vitrification of nuclear waste, etc. It offers understanding of thermodynamic properties that are required for use of nuclear energy in long way. It also includes information on the use of isotopes in many applications including agriculture, medical purpose, food storage, energy storage in space, gas-leakage, diagnosis, therapy, disinfection, and sterilization in healthcare facilities.