Actinides are a series of radioactive metallic elements of the periodic table. The series always includes the 14 elements with atomic numbers 90 to 103 also called transuranium elements. Thorium and uranium are the actinides found in the earth's crust in substantial quantities, though minute amounts of neptunium and plutonium have been found in uranium ores. Actinium and protactinium are found in nature as decay products of some thorium and uranium isotopes. All the others actinides been synthesized in small quantities. The study of the properties of the actinides is hampered by their radioactive instability. yet, all members of the series bear a resemblance to actinium and each one have same chemical properties and also have a strong chemical resemblance to lanthanide series. The actinides are reactive and persist several valences in their compounds. This book provides an essential guide to researchers. Simply explained, Actinides is an important book bringing together diverse viewpoints from Chemist, state agencies, and researchers, for all who wish to save Earth with quality Life.

Dr. Pathak promovierte in Chemie an der Dr. Hari Singh Gour Central University, Sagar, Indien, und erhielt eine Goldmedaille als M.Sc. Er hat 30 Bücher und mehr als 50 Forschungsarbeiten in renommierten internationalen und nationalen Fachzeitschriften veröffentlicht. Zu seinen Spezialgebieten gehören technische Chemie und Umweltwissenschaften.