Chemistry

FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOK - CHEMISTRY Volumes 1 & 2
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Abstract

The Chemistry Handbook was developed to assist nuclear facility operating contractors

in providing operators, maintenance personnel, and the technical staff with the necessary

fundamentals training to ensure a basic understanding of chemistry. The handbook includes

information on the atomic structure of matter; chemical bonding; chemical equations; chemical

interactions involved with corrosion processes; water chemistry control, including the principles

of water treatment; the hazards of chemicals and gases, and basic gaseous diffusion processes.

This information will provide personnel with a foundation for understanding the chemical

properties of materials and the way these properties can impose limitations on the operation of

equipment and systems.

Key Words: Training Material, Atomic Structure of Matter, The Periodic Table of the

Elements, Chemical Bonding, Corrosion, Water Chemistry Control, Water Treatment Principles,

Chemical Hazards, Gaseous Diffusion Processes

Volume 1 of 2

Module 1 - Fundamentals of Chemistry download

Introduces concepts on the atomic structure of matter. Discusses the periodic table

and the significance of the information in a periodic table. Explains chemical

bonding, the laws of chemistry, and chemical equations.

Appendix A - Basic Separation Theory

Introduces basic separation theory for the gaseous diffusion process.

Discusses converter construction and basic operating principals.

Module 2 - Corrosion download

Supplies basic information on the chemical interaction taking place during the

corrosion process between the environment and the corroding metal.

Volume 2 of 2

Module 3 - Reactor Water Chemistry

Describes the chemical measures taken to retard the corrosion often found in water systems.

The consequences of radioactivity on facility cooling water systems are also addressed.

Module 4 - Principles of Water Treatment

Details the principles of ion exchange in the context of water purity. Discusses typical water

treatment methods and the basis for these methods.

Module 5 - Hazards of Chemicals and Gases

Explains why certain chemicals are considered hazardous to facility personnel. Includes general

safety rules on handling and storage.

The information contained in this handbook is by no means all encompassing. An attempt

to present the entire subject of chemistry would be impractical. However, the Chemistry

Handbook does present enough information to provide the reader with a fundamental knowledge

level sufficient to understand the advanced theoretical concepts presented in other subject areas,

and to better understand basic system and equipment operation.

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