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    • Handbook of Synthetic Organic Chemistry

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 30, 2016
      • Michael C. Pirrung
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Handbook of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Second Edition updates and expands the author’s popular 2007 work, Synthetic Organic Chemist’s Companion. This new handbook provides valuable, practical guidance; incorporates corrections, and includes coverage on important topics, such as lyophylization, crystallization, precipitation, HPLC detectors, gases, and microwave reactions. The book maintains the useful organization of the author’s earlier work, beginning with a basic overview and walking through every practical step of the process of organic synthesis, from reagents, solvents, and temperature control, to documentation, implementation, purification, and analytical methods for the product. From planning and setting up reactions, to recording them, the book provides insight and valuable guidance into every step of the process.

    • Tetrahedron Reports on Organic Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • October 13, 2016
      • Derek Barton + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Tetrahedron Reports on Organic Chemistry, Volume 3 contains 10 tetrahedron reports on organic chemistry with report numbers 21-30. Some reports focus on synthetic uses of anodic substitution reactions; an empirical analysis of the circular dichroism of chiral olefins; structure and reactivity of cycloimmonium ylides; the mechanism of epoxidation of olefins by peracids; regiospecific preparation and synthetic uses of ketone enolates. Other tetrahedron reports center on aspects of the formation and use of stenhouse salts and related compounds; synthesis of macrolides; interesting aspects of marine natural products chemistry; participation of isomeric tRNA's in the partial reactions of protein biosynthesis; biosynthesis of β-lactam antibiotics.

    • Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 119
      • May 23, 2016
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Heterocyclic Chemistry in the 21st Century: A Tribute to Alan Katritzky, the latest volume in the Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry series, is the definitive resource in the field—one of great importance to organic chemists, polymer chemists, and many biological scientists. Because biology and organic chemistry increasingly intersect, the associated nomenclature is also being used more frequently in explanations. Written by established authorities in the field from around the world, this comprehensive review combines descriptive synthetic chemistry and mechanistic insights to yield an understanding of how chemistry drives the preparation and useful properties of heterocyclic compounds.

    • Advances in Organometallic Chemistry

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 65
      • May 25, 2016
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Advances in Organometallic Chemistry contains authoritative review articles of world-wide known researchers on the field of organometallic chemistry, covering topics in organometallic synthesis, reactions, mechanisms, homogeneous catalysis, and more. The book will benefit a wide range of researchers involved in organometallic chemistry, including synthetic protocols, mechanistic studies, and practical applications.

    • Monohydric Alcohols Their Ethers and Esters Sulphur Analogues Nitrogen Derivatives Organometallic Compounds

      • 2nd Edition
      • June 3, 2016
      • S. Coffey
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Rodd’s Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, Second Edition, Volume 1: Aliphatic Compounds, Part B: Monohydric Alcohols, their Ethers and Esters, Sulphur Analogues, Nitrogen Derivatives, Organometallic Compounds describes the classification and nomenclature of singly-linked, mono-substituted, aliphatic hydrocarbons. This volume is composed of four chapters, and begins with a discussion on the nomenclature, preparations, and analysis halogeno- and nitro-alkanols. These topics are followed by the classification, nomenclature, preparation, and reactions of other aliphatic compound derivatives, including nitrogen derivatives and sulfur analogues. The concluding chapter focuses on the chemistry of aliphatic organometallic and organometalloidal compounds. Organic chemists and researchers will find this book invaluable.

    • Statistical Mechanics

      • 1st Edition
      • June 30, 2016
      • R. K. Pathria
      • English
      • Paperback
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      International Series in Natural Philosophy, Volume 45: Statistical Mechanics discusses topics relevant to explaining the physical properties of matter in bulk. The book is comprised of 13 chapters that primarily focus on the equilibrium states of physical systems. Chapter 1 discusses the statistical basis of thermodynamics, and Chapter 2 covers the elements of ensemble theory. Chapters 3 and 4 tackle the canonical and grand canonical ensemble. Chapter 5 deals with the formulation of quantum statistics, while Chapter 6 reviews the theory of simple gases. Chapters 7 and 8 discuss the ideal Bose and Fermi systems. The book also covers the cluster expansion, pseudopotential, and quantized field methods. The theory of phase transitions and fluctuations are then discussed. The text will be of great use to researchers who wants to utilize statistical mechanics in their work.

    • Progress in Optics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 61
      • April 7, 2016
      • Taco Visser
      • English
      • Hardback
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      The Progress in Optics series contains more than 300 review articles by distinguished research workers, which have become permanent records for many important developments, helping optical scientists and optical engineers stay abreast of their fields.

    • The Planet Earth

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 13, 2016
      • D. R. Bates
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Planet Earth, Second Edition reviews remarkable advances in understanding the physical aspects of the Earth, including technical developments that have made various new types of observation and measurement possible, as well as a deepened understanding of the fundamental laws of nature that have given the necessary basis for the interpretation of many of the complex phenomena concerned. Topics covered include the Van Allen radiation belts, the Mohole project, continental drift and polar wandering, the theory of magnetic storms and aurorae; and the possibility of extra-terrestrial sources of life. This book is comprised of 18 chapters and begins with an overview of the work and achievements of the International Geophysical Year. The reader is then introduced to the Earth's physical properties such as the deep interior, crust, oceans, climate, and geomagnetic field, as well as its origin, age, and possible ultimate fate. Subsequent chapters explore the composition and structure of the Earth's atmosphere; the general circulation of the atmosphere and oceans; the ice ages; meteorology and weather forecasting; and experimental proof of the existence of the ionosphere. The airglow, aurorae and magnetic storms, meteors, cosmic radiation, and radiation belts are also described. The final chapter examines the genesis of life on Earth. This monograph is intended for students and practitioners of planetary and geophysical sciences.

    • The Hadron Mass Spectrum

      • 1st Edition
      • June 3, 2016
      • E. Klempt + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Hadron Mass Spectrum covers the proceedings of the Rheinfels Workshop on the Hadron Mass Spectrum, held in St. Goar, Germany on September 3-6, 1990. The book focuses on the processes, methodologies, and reactions involved in hadron spectroscopy. The selection first offers information on strange meson and strangeonium spectroscopy and strangeonium production from LASS. The book also takes a look at the status of strange meson spectroscopy, including status of the spectroscopy, systematics of the level structure, and contributions from LASS. The publication examines the scalar meson enigma and two photon couplings of scalar and tensor mesons. The manuscript also touches on rhoprimes, omegaprimes, and glueballs; meson production mechanisms and selection criteria for cryptoexotic states; and light meson spectroscopy and threshold effects. The selection is a dependable reference for readers interested in hadron mass spectrum.

    • Problems in Strength of Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • June 6, 2016
      • N. M. Belyayev
      • English
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      Problems in Strength of Materials focuses on processes and methodologies involved in assessing the strength of materials. The book first discusses tension and compression. Statistically determinate and indeterminate systems; self weight; and calculation of flexible wires and cables are explained. The text also focuses on state of compound stress. Topics include uniaxial and plane states of stress; calculation of thin- and thick-walled vessels; and contact stresses. The shear and torsion of round bars is also considered. The text also takes a look at plane flexure. Calculation of composite beams; second moments of area of plane figures; construction of shear force and bending moment diagrams; and normal and shear stresses accompanying flexure are underscored. The text discusses the determination of deformations accompanying flexure and calculation of statically indeterminate systems. The book also describes combined loading, method of allowable loads, and dynamic and continuous loading. The text is highly recommended for readers interested in the processes and methodologies in determining the strength of materials.

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