radiochemii
Radiochemii is a field studying chemical processes involving radioactive materials, including preparation, transformation, and analysis of substances in which radioactivity is intrinsic. It sits at the intersection of chemistry and nuclear science, focusing on the chemical behavior of radioactive isotopes, their production and separation, and their use as probes.
Core topics include production of radioisotopes, radiolabeling of molecules for tracing processes, radiolysis, and the development
Applications span medicine, where radiopharmaceuticals enable diagnostic imaging and targeted therapy; environmental and industrial tracing; and
Safety and regulation are central, given ionizing hazards. Practice emphasizes radiation protection, waste management, and compliance
Historically, radiochemistry began with work on radioactive decay and isotope discovery, and has evolved with advances
See also radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, radiopharmacology.