Solid State Chemistry: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of Selected Oxides and Sulfides - Softcover

Wold, Aaron; Dwight, Kirby

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0412036215 ISBN 13: 9780412036217

Publisher: Springer, 1993

Synopsis

The subject matterofsolid state chemistry lies within the spheres ofboth physical and inorganic chemistry. In addition, there is a large overlap with solid state physics and materials engineering. However, solid state chemistry has still to be recognized by the general body ofchemists as a legitimate subfield ofchemistry. The discipline is not even well defined as to content and has many facets that make writing a textbook a formidable task. The early studies carried out in the United States by Roland Ward and his co­ workers emphasized the synthesisofnew materials and the determination oftheir structure. His work on doped alkaline earth sulfides formed the basis for the development of infrared phosphors and his pioneering studies on oxides were important in understanding the structural features of both the perovskite oxides as well as the magnetoplumbites. In 1945, A. F. Wells published the first edition of Structural Inorganic Chemistry. This work attempts to demonstrate that the synthesis, structure, and properties of solids form an important part of inorganic chemistry. Now, after almost 50 years during which many notable advances have been made in solid state chemistry, it is still evident that the synthesis, structure determination, and properties of solids receive little attention in most treatments of inorganic chemistry. The development of the field since the early studies of Roland Ward (early 1940s) has been rapid.

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...informative and a good read. I believe it is an excellent book for graduate students working in solid state chemistry. - Chemistry in Britain

Synopsis

Written from the point of view of the chemist, rather than the physicist, "Solid State Chemistry" is the first book to emphasise the importance of careful synthesis to understanding the properties of a large number of transition metal oxides and sulphides. It discusses many widely used solid state materials, including high-temperature oxide superconductors, diamond films, catalysts, semiconductors, and magnetic materials. The introductory tutorial section familiarizes the reader with basic elements of crystallography; the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of solids; and phase diagrams.The tutorials use physics and mathematics at levels that any 3rd year chemistry student should be able to follow with little difficulty. The chapters that follow treat the synthesis of oxides and sulphides as both polycrystalline solids and simple crystals. Compounds selected for discussion are classified according to structure type, which are illustrated by clear drawings. Throughout, the focus is on how synthesis is related to properties and how sensitive properties are to small levels of contaminants.

The book uses a single extended molecular orbital model to correlate properties with synthesis and structure. "Solid State Chemistry" is suitable for use as a text for a short 3rd year course in chemistry or materials science. Each chapter includes problems (some with answers) that test the students ability to apply the principles discussed and encourage further reading in the literature.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0412036215
• ISBN 13: 9780412036217
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 258