Kirk–Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology: Sugar to Thin Films: v.23 (Encyclopaedia of Chemical Technology) - Hardcover

Kirk, RE

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471526924 ISBN 13: 9780471526926

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1997

Synopsis

This work contains a library of information for the chemical industry. The 4th edition has undergone a complete revision, with the inclusion of many new subjects which reflect the growth in chemical technology through the 1990s. In addition to updating traditional subjects, there is now expanded coverage of biotechnology, materials science, computer technology, energy sources and conversion techniques, and environmental issues, such as pollution control, toxicology, and recycling technology. This edition brings together over 1000 articles and deals with industrial products, natural materials, and processes in every field of chemistry from agriculture to semiconductors and electronics materials. Even miscellaneous topics such as quality control, information retrieval, market research, process development, and legal issues are highlighted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0471526924
• ISBN 13: 9780471526926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 1152