Kirk-Othmer Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 2 Volume Set

Klappentext An essential desk referenceThis compact resource collects and condenses all of the articles in the definitive twenty-seven-volume Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fifth Edition into two easily accessible volumes.The Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology explores the versatile field of chemical technology: underlying scientific principles, established and emerging technologies, process development and design, technologically important materials, environmental concerns and regulatory issues, and more. The fifth concise edition of the Encyclopedia is based on the content and format of previous editions, with additions, adjustments, and modernization to reflect changes and developments in the field. In particular, there is a new emphasis on sustainable and environmentally conscious chemical technology, advanced characterization and analytical techniques, synthesis and fabrication methods, and new materials made available with modern technology.Perfect for those who prefer a shorter format, the Kirk-Othmer Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology features:*Over 700 articles on all aspects of chemical technology*Authoritative, accessible information on the properties, manufacturing, and uses of chemicals and materials; scientific and engineering principles; processes and process design and control; and environmental, health, and economic concerns*Coverage of such cutting-edge topics as chemoinformatics, combinatorial chemistry, crystal engineering, fullerenes, green chemistry, ionic liquids, metathesis, microfluidics, nanotechnology, technology transfer, and many more Zusammenfassung An essential desk referenceThis compact resource collects and condenses all of the articles in the definitive twenty-seven-volume Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fifth Edition into two easily accessible volumes.The Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology explores the versatile field of chemical technology: underlying scientific principles, established and emerging technologies, process development and design, technologically important materials, environmental concerns and regulatory issues, and more. The fifth concise edition of the Encyclopedia is based on the content and format of previous editions, with additions, adjustments, and modernization to reflect changes and developments in the field. In particular, there is a new emphasis on sustainable and environmentally conscious chemical technology, advanced characterization and analytical techniques, synthesis and fabrication methods, and new materials made available with modern technology.Perfect for those who prefer a shorter format, the Kirk-Othmer Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology features:*Over 700 articles on all aspects of chemical technology*Authoritative, accessible information on the properties, manufacturing, and uses of chemicals and materials; scientific and engineering principles; processes and process design and control; and environmental, health, and economic concerns*Coverage of such cutting-edge topics as chemoinformatics, combinatorial chemistry, crystal engineering, fullerenes, green chemistry, ionic liquids, metathesis, microfluidics, nanotechnology, technology transfer, and many more...

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Abrasives. Absorption. Acetaldehyde. Acetic Acid. Acetic Acid, Halogenated Derivatives. Acetic Anhydride. Acetone. Acetylene. Acetylene Derived Chemicals. Acrolein and Derivatives. Acrylamide. Acrylamide Polymers. Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives. Acrylic Ester Polymers. Acrylonitrile. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Polymers. Acrylonitrile Polymers, Survey and Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN). Actinides and Transactinides. Adhesion. Adhesives. Adipic Acid. Adsorption. Adsorption, Gas Separation. Adsorption, Liquid Separation. Advanced Materials, Economic Evaluation. Aeration, Biotechnology. Aerogels. Aerosols. Air Pollution. Air Pollution and Control, Indoor. Air Pollution Control Methods. Alcohols, Higher Aliphatic, Survey. Alcohols, Higher Aliphatic, Synthetic Processes. Alcohols, Polyhydric. Aldehydes. Alkaloids. Alkanolamines from Nitro Alcohols. Alkanolamines from Olefin Oxides and Ammonia. Alkyd Resins. Alkylation. Alkylphenols. Allyl Alcohol and Monoallyl Derivatives. Allyl Monomers and Polymers. Aluminates. Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys. Aluminum Compounds, Survey. Aluminum Halides and Aluminum Nitrate. Aluminum Oxide (Alumina), Activated. Aluminum Oxide (Alumina), Calcined, Tabular, and Aluminate Cements. Aluminum Oxide (Alumina), Hydrated. Aluminum Sulfate and Alums. Amides, Fatty Acid. Amine Oxides. Amines by Reduction. Amines, Cycloaliphatic. Amines, Fatty. Amines, Lower Aliphatic Amines. Amino Acids. Amino Resins and Plastics. Aminophenols. Ammonia. Ammonium Compounds. Amyl Alcohols. Aniline and Its Derivatives. Antiaging Agents. Antibacterial Agents, Overview. Antibiotic Resistance. Antimony and Antimony Alloys. Antimony Compounds. Antiobesity Drugs. Antioxidants, Polymers. Antiviral Agents. Aquaculture. Aquaculture Chemicals. Aroma Chemicals. Arsenic and Arsenic Alloys. Arsenic Environmental Impact, Health Effects, and Treatment Methods. Asbestos. Atomic Force Microscopy AFM. Barium. Barium Compounds. Barrier Polymers. Batteries, Introduction. Batteries, Primary Cells. Batteries, Secondary Cells. Beer and Brewing. Benzaldehyde. Benzene. Benzoic Acid. Beryllium, Beryllium Alloys and Composites. Beryllium Compounds. Biocatalysis. Biomass Energy. Biomaterials, Prosthetics, and Biomedical Devices. Bioremediation. Biosensors. Bioseparations. Bismuth and Bismuth Alloys. Bismuth Compounds. Bleaching Agents. Blood Coagulation and Anticoagulant Drugs. Blood Substitutes. Boron, Elemental. Boron Halides. Boron Hydrides, Heteroboranes, and their Metalla Derivatives. Boron Oxide, Boric Acid, and Borates. Bromine. Bromine, Inorganic Compounds. Bromine, Organic Compounds. Butadiene. Butyl Alcohols. Butylenes. Butyl Rubber. Butyraldehydes. Cadmium and Cadmium Alloys. Cadmium Compounds. Calcium and Calcium Alloys. Calcium Carbide. Calcium Carbonate. Calcium Chloride. Calcium Fluoride. Calcium Sulfate. Capillary Separations. Carbides. Carbides, Cemented. Carbides, Industrial Hard. Carbohydrates. Carbon. Carbon, Activated. Carbon Black. Carbon Dioxide. Carbon Disulfide. Carbon Fibers. Carbon Monoxide. Carboxylic Acids. Cardiovascular Agents. Catalysis. Catalyst Deactivation and Regeneration. Catalysts, Supported. Cell Culture Technology. Cellulose. Cellulose Esters, Inorganic Esters. Cellulose Esters, Organic Esters. Cellulose Ethers. Cement. Centrifugal Separation. Ceramic Matrix Composites. Ceramics as Electrical Materials. Ceramics, Mechanical Properties. Ceramics, Processing. Cerium and Cerium Compounds. Cesium and Cesium Compounds. Chelating Agents. Chemical Methods in Archaeology. Chemical Product Design. Chemicals from Brine. Chemical Vapor Deposition. Chemical Warfare. Chemiluminescence, Analytical Applications. Chemoinformatics. Chemometrics. Chiral Separations. Chloric Acid and Chlorates. Chlorinated Paraffins. Chlorine. Chlorobenzenes. Chlorocarbons and Chlorohydrocarbons, Survey. Chloroethylenes and Chloroethanes. Chloroform. Chloroformates and Carbonates. Chlorotoluenes, Benzyl Chloride, Benzal Chloride and Benzotri

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"Easily accessible format, and offers convenient, key information that readers will find broadly useful." ( CHOICE , June 2008) "This is the kind of book that every library should have. Professional chemical engineers and scientists in general will also find this a valuable addition to their library." ( American Reference Books Annual , March 2008)

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: KIRK OTHMER R E, Kirk-Othmer, R. E. Kirk-Othmer, Donald F. Othmer
• Con la collaborazione di: Kirk-Othmer (Editore), Jaqueline I. Kroschwitz (Editore), Wiley-Interscience Publication (Editore)
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 29.06.2007
• EAN: 9780470047484
• ISBN: 978-0-470-04748-4
• Pagine: 2762
• Serie: Kirk-Othmer Concise Encycloped; Kirk-Othmer Concise Encycloped
• Categorie: Saggistica > Enciclopedie, opere di consultazione; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Chimica > Altro; Chemie; Lexikon, Nachschlagewerk