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    • Irreducible Tensor Methods

      • 1st Edition
      • September 17, 2013
      • Brian L. Silver
      • Ernest M. Loebl
      • English
      • eBook
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      Irreducible Tensor Methods: An Introduction for Chemists explains the theory and application of irreducible tensor operators. The book discusses a compact formalism to describe the effect that results on an arbitrary function of a given set of coordinates when that set is subjected to a rotation about its origin. The text also explains the concept of irreducible tensor operators, particularly, as regards the transformation properties of operators under coordinate transformations, and, in a special way, the group of rotations. The book examines the systematic construction of compound tensor operators from simple operators to classify the behavior of any operator under coordinate rotations. This classification is a significant component of the irreducible tensor method. The text explains the use of the 6-j and 9-j symbols to complete theoretical concepts that are applied in irreducible tensor methods dealing with problems of atomic and molecular physics. The book describes the matrix elements in multielectron systems, as well as the reduced matrix elements found in these systems. The book is suitable for nuclear physicists, molecular physicists, scientists, and academicians in the field of quantum mechanics or advanced chemistry.

    • Nomenclature of Regular Single-Strand Organic Polymers

      • 1st Edition
      • September 3, 2013
      • Sam Stuart
      • English
      • eBook
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      Nomenclature of Regular Single-Strand Organic Polymers discusses the fundamental principles and the basic rules of the structure-based nomenclature. This book contains detailed extensions and applications of these principles and rules to single-strand organic polymers. An Appendix is included containing a limiting list of acceptable source-based names, along with the corresponding structure-based names, of common polymers. This book will be of value to organic chemists.

    • X-Ray Diffraction Topography

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2013
      • B. K. Tanner
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      X-Ray Diffraction Topography presents an elementary treatment of X-ray topography which is comprehensible to the non-specialist. It discusses the development of the principles and application of the subject matter. X-ray topography is the study of crystals which use x-ray diffraction. Some of the topics covered in the book are the basic dynamical x-ray diffraction theory, the Berg-Barrett method, Lang’s method, double crystal methods, the contrast on x-ray topography, and the analysis of crystal defects and distortions. The crystals grown from solution are covered. The naturally occurring crystals are discussed. The text defines the meaning of melt, solid state and vapour growth. An analysis of the properties of inorganic crystals is presented. A chapter of the volume is devoted to the characteristics of metals. Another section of the book focuses on the production of ice crystals and the utilization of oxides as laser materials. The book will provide useful information to chemists, scientists, students and researchers.

    • 4-Aminobenzenesulfonamides

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 36
      • October 22, 2013
      • A.N. Paruta + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      One of three volumes which together cover all reported solubility data for an important pharmaceutical class: the sulfonamides. A knowledge of solubility data is invaluable in all pharmaceutical research. Published solubility data for the title compounds have been compiled and critically evaluated, resulting in recommended solubility values which practising scientists may use with confidence. Each volume includes structural formulae and molecular weight details for the compounds covered, conveniently grouped together.

    • Chemical Reactions in Solvents and Melts

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2013
      • G. Charlot + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Chemical Reactions in Solvents and Melts discusses the use of organic and inorganic compounds as well as of melts as solvents. This book examines the applications in organic and inorganic chemistry as well as in electrochemistry. Organized into two parts encompassing 15 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the general properties and the different types of reactions, including acid–base reactions, complex formation reactions, and oxidation–reduction reactions. This text then describes the properties of inert and active solvents. Other chapters consider the proton transfer reactions in polar solvents as well as the transfer of other ions. This book discusses as well the solubility in a number of solvents by the formation of different bonds between the solute and the solvent molecule. The final chapter deals with the general characteristics of the oxidation–reduction reactions of melts. This book is a valuable resource for chemists, students, and researchers.

    • Nonbenzenoid Aromatics

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2013
      • James P. Snyder
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Nonbenzenoid Aromatics, Volume II, provides an overview of the state of knowledge in the field of non-benzenoid aromatic compounds. The theme that threads its way through the six chapters is that of ""aromaticity,"" with each author making an effort to evaluate this concept in light of his own work. It is with this in mind that this treatise was initiated with an historical account tracing the development of the idea up to the discovery of the electron. The book begins with discussions of the estimation of the thermochemical and kinetic stability of a system which has not yet been synthesized and the calculation of electronic spectra. This is followed by separate chapters on the electron spin resonance (ESR) spectra of radical ions of nonbenzenoid aromatics; the theoretical and empirical bases of exaltation; and treatment of cyclic (4n + 2) π-electron systems with six or more π-electrons and bearing one or more formal charges. Subsequent chapters deal with the chemical binding and delocalization in phosphonitrilic derivatives, and cyclobutadiene-metal complexes.

    • How to Find Out in Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2013
      • C. R. Burman
      • G. Chandler
      • English
      • eBook
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      How to Find Out in Chemistry: A Guide to Sources of Information indicates how to make the best possible use of the literature of chemistry. This book serves as a guide for outlining the careers available to qualified chemists and explaining how such qualifications can be obtained; assembling a library of chemistry books; describing some of the general standards on books, biographies, and theses; acquiring periodical publications; and abstracting journals. Other topics discussed include general and physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, and chemical technology. This publication is intended for undergraduates and technical college students conducting research on the implications of chemistry.

    • The Effect of Molecular Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of Polystyrene

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2013
      • T. T. Jones
      • English
      • eBook
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      The Effect of Molecular Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of Polystyrene presents the results of a study that investigated the effect of molecular orientation on the mechanical properties of polystyrene. Oriented sheets of two commercial homopolystyrenes (PSA and PSB) differing in molecular weight, rheological and glass transition temperature properties were prepared by sheet extrusion and drawing. The properties of the resulting sheets were examined at seven different laboratories in Europe. The study focused on length reversion ratio, birefringence, orientation stress, shrinkage stress, and various mechanical properties such as rupture stress and strain, the specific energy of rupture, and sonic modulus and relaxation modulus. Impact behavior and environmental stress cracking behavior were also evaluated. One of the findings was that oriented polymers subjected to lateral strains can develop catastrophic crack growth when immersed in an active liquid. The onset of the cracks depends on the lateral strain imposed as well as the degree of orientation. PSB was more resistant than PSA. This monograph should be a useful resource for chemists.

    • Sulphones in Organic Synthesis

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 10
      • October 22, 2013
      • N S. Simpkins
      • Patrick Perlmutter
      • English
      • eBook
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      Over the last twenty years the use of sulphones in organic synthesis has increased dramatically, the synthetic repertoire of sulphones having been developed to such an extent as to rival the carbonyl functionality for versatility. Not only have sulphones been employed in a great many synthetic methodologies, enabling the preparation of a vast array of functionalised products, but the sulphone group has also proved to be of enormous value in many of the most demanding and sophisticated total syntheses carried out in recent years. This book describes in detail all of the important sulphone chemistry employed in organic synthesis, ranging from the well-established sulphone-mediated methods to less familiar sulphone reactions and very recent discoveries of synthetic potential.

    • Anodic Oxidation

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2013
      • Sidney D. Ross + 2 more
      • Alfred T. Blomquist + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Anodic Oxidation covers the application of the concept, principles, and methods of electrochemistry to organic reactions. This book is composed of two parts encompassing 12 chapters that consider the mechanism of anodic oxidation. Part I surveys the theory and methods of electrochemistry as applied to organic reactions. These parts also present the mathematical equations to describe the kinetics of electrode reactions using both polarographic and steady-state conditions. Part II examines the anodic oxidation of organic substrates by the functional group initially attacked. This part particularly emphasizes the kinds of intermediates generated and the mechanisms leading to final products. This book is intended primarily to organic chemists and physical electrochemists.

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