Gmelin: Handbook of Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry: Po - Polonium. Supplement Vol 1: Element, Metal, Compounds, Chemistry in Solution

The present volume gives a critical picture of the different aspects of the behavior of polonium from chemical and physical properties to production, from the nuclear properties of the 29 isotopes to its biological and environmental behaviour, and finally to the use of polonium in a variety of applications. The volume clearly demonstrates that large gaps in knowledge about this rare natural radioelement still exist. Consequently, it is hoped that the work will serve as a guide to future research initiatives.