Learn about isotopes using real examples and real data, including comprehensive isotopic data of the first twenty chemical elements in the periodic table (hydrogen to calcium).
Students will:
- learn how the number of neutrons and protons in an isotope affects its nuclear properties
- construct a section of the Table of isotopes, using MS Excel
- investigate the properties and uses of different isotopes
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Investigating isotopes
Investigating radiation in the air we breathe
Radon is a significant component of background radiation and can accumulate in poorly ventilated indoor environments.
In this data set, we investigated the effect of electrostatically charging a balloon, which was then hung in an enclosed space, on its level of radioactivity.
Students write a hypothesis, graph data, write a conclusion and use provided information to answer questions about radioactivity and radon, experimental design, accuracy, validity and reliability.
Sharing groundwater expertise
ANSTO expertise provides much-needed information about groundwater resources in the Mozambique capital and district.
Fine particle pollution peaks during bushfires
Recent catastrophic Australian bushfires produced extremely high levels of fine particle pollution.
Preventing catastrophic failure in lithium ion batteries
Workbooks
ANSTO provides secondary students with a range of learning resources for those interested in science or studying for exams. For teachers, ANSTO provides learning resources and professional development, as well as in-school-term science tours and videoconferences. Workbooks are provided as required learning material to accompany a school visit to ANSTO. They can also be used on their own as a classroom resource.
Pass the salt: can sodium power the 21st century
Atomic structure of new cathode material for sodium ion batteries helps explain long life
High Performance Macromolecular Crystallography Beamline (MX3)
The High Performance Macromolecular Crystallography beamline will enable the study of very small (sub-5 micrometre) or weakly diffracting crystals, providing a state-of-the-art high-throughput facility for researchers. MX3 will be able to study the structures of large proteins and protein complexes for virology, drug design and industrial applications via goniometer mounted crystals, in-tray screening, or via serial crystallography methods.
Improved understanding of progression rates in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, and schizophrenia
Team Leader, NBI2 Data Acquisition
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Distinguished Lectures
Nuclear science and technology award recipients to deliver Distinguished Lectures at ANSTO.
Scientific Programmer
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Dr Jian is involved in the study of accelerator optics and ion beam control, Ione beam interaction with different materials, IBA techniques and applications.
Data analysis developer
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Manger Wasteform Engineering