An important part of modern chemistry, nuclear chemistry makes up the last chapter in our web site. Beginning around the turn of the century with the discovery of radioactivity and the atomic nucleus, the study of nuclear chemistry developed into one of the most powerful branches of the science. The applications are far reaching, with uses from medicine to warfare.
In this section, we will touch upon a few basic subjects. These are:
Radiation and Half-Lives
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Fusion
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