Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
Volume 3
Kirk 5e Print Continuation Series (Series Nr. 3)

5. Edition April 2004
880 Pages, Hardcover
Handbook/Reference Book
Short Description
The fifth edition of the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology builds upon the solid foundation of the previous editions, which have proven to be a mainstay for chemists, biochemists, and engineers at academic, industrial, and government institutions since publication of the first edition in 1949. The new edition includes necessary adjustments and modernization of the content to reflect changes and developments in chemical technology.
The fifth edition of the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology builds upon the solid foundation of the previous editions, which have proven to be a mainstay for chemists, biochemists, and engineers at academic, industrial, and government institutions since publication of the first edition in 1949. The new edition includes necessary adjustments and modernization of the content to reflect changes and developments in chemical technology.
Volume 3 is due for publication in April 2004, and will present a wide scope of articles on:
* Chemical substances, properties, manufacturing, and uses.
* Industrial processes, unit operations in chemical engineering.
* Fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field.
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.