Chemistry of High-Energy Materials Graduate

This graduate-level textbook in a new revised edition treats the basic chemistry of high energy materials - primary and secondary explosives, propellants, rocket fuel and pyrotechnics - andprovides a review of new research developments. Applications in both military and civil fields are discussed. The book also offers new insights into "green" chemistry requirements and strategies for military applications. This work should be of interest to advanced students in chemistry, materials science and engineering, as well as all those working indefense technology.

About the author

Thomas M. Klapötke ist Professor für Anorganische Chemie an der LMU München. Seine unterhaltsame und spektakuläre Faschingsvorlesung begeistert jedes Jahr auch interessierte Laien.

Report

"This book makes a nice addition to the shelf of everyone involved with energetic materials. As such it is recommended as a very useful reference for both students and experienced readers."Ernst-Christian Koch in: Propellants Explosive Pyrotechnics 16/2011

Product details

• Authors: Thomas M. Klapötke, Thomas M Klapötke
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 01.05.2012
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry > Inorganic chemistry
• EAN: 9783110273588
• ISBN: 978-3-11-027358-8
• Pages: 257
• Illustrations: w. 145 figs. (3 col.) and 67 tabs.
• Height (packing): 24 cm
• Weight (packing): 470 g
• Series: De Gruyter Textbook; De Gruyter Textbook