Plutonium - Paperback

by U. S. Atomic Energy Commission (Author), William N. Miner (Author)

Published by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Plutonium provides an overview of one of the most significant radioactive elements. Covering its discovery, properties, and uses in nuclear power and weaponry, this guide explains the science behind plutonium and its impact on technology, medicine, and national security. A historical look at mid-20th-century nuclear research, this document reflects early government perspectives on atomic energy.