nuclear chemistry

Who we are - What we do

Tasks

Founded in 1956, the Division of Nuclear Chemistry sees its main task as promoting nuclear, radio, and radiation chemistry, as well as the students, technicians, and scientists working in these fields. A particular focus is placed on disseminating information about new findings and applications.

The exchange of ideas and experiences and the provision of professional inspiration are facilitated by:

Conferences and lecture symposia
Working groups for the scientific or technical processing of specific areas
Participation in GDCh events
Publications and monographs in the field of nuclear, radio and radiation chemistry
Courses to teach the safe handling of radioactive materials and radiation protection
Active interaction with domestic and foreign committees, associations and organizations in related fields

A key aspect is the promotion and safeguarding of sufficient research, teaching and training capacity in nuclear, radio and radiation chemistry.

Contact list for teaching and training in nuclear chemistry

Short link to this page: www.gdch.de/nuklearchemie

Focus of work

The Division of Nuclear Chemistry in the German Chemical Society represents the scientists and engineers who deal with radioactive substances and ionizing radiation in their work and use them for research, industry, medicine and teaching purposes. Your activities can be summarized in the following areas:

Basic research
- Chemistry of the heaviest elements
- actinide chemistry
- cosmochemistry
- radio analysis

Health and the environment
- nuclear chemistry in the life sciences (radiopharmacy)
- Isotope geochemistry
- Radiation protection and radioecology
- Nuclear forensics

energy
- repository research
- reactor chemistry
- tritium chemistry

Teaching, training and maintenance of skills

Board

The Board consists of the chairperson, their Deputy , and up to five additional members, representing universities, industry, and research centers. The Board is supported in an advisory capacity by a council that also includes student members. More

Young Radiochemistry (JuRadChem)

JuRadChem – the youth organization of the nuclear chemistry Research Group – is a national network for students and recent graduates with up to three years of professional experience who are interested in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, or actinides chemistry. Learn more

Awards & Honors

Fritz Straßmann Award
The Fritz Straßmann Award is awarded by the Division to established personalities who have made outstanding contributions in the field of nuclear chemistry .
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Nuclear chemistry Division Award
The nuclear chemistry Division Award honors dedicated scientists with doctorates.
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PhD Award Nuclear Chemistry
Particularly outstanding dissertations are usually recognized every two years by the Division with the PhD Award of the Division of Nuclear Chemistry .
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Events

Annual meetings of the Division of Nuclear Chemistry
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Other
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Teaching, Research & Perspectives

Contact list "Apprenticeship & Training"
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Brochure "Research & Perspectives"
The content and significance of the Division 's main areas of focus are described in the brochure "Research & Perspectives" ( as of January 2018 ).

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