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Author:   Philip J. Chenier
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   3rd ed. 2002. Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 2002
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.009kg
ISBN:  

9781461351535

ISBN 10:   1461351537
Pages:   515
Publication Date:   06 October 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Chemical Industry: An Overview.- 2. Sulfuric Acid and Its Derivatives.- 3. Industrial Gases.- 4. Inorganic Nitrogen Compounds.- 5. Chemicals from Limestone.- 6. Sodium Chloride Derivatives and Miscellaneous Inorganics.- 7. Petroleum Refining Processes.- 8. Basic Organic Chemicals.- 9. Derivatives of Ethylene.- 10. Chemicals from Propylene and Butylene.- 11. Derivatives of the Basic Aromatics.- 12. Chemicals from Methane.- 13. The Second Fifty Industrial Chemicals.- 14. Basic Polymer Chemistry: Thermoplastics.- 15. Basic Polymer Chemistry: Thermosets.- 16. Plastics.- 17. Fibers.- 18. Elastomers.- 19. Coatings and Adhesives.- 20. Pesticides.- 21. Fertilizers.- 22. Pulp, Paper, and Wood.- 23. The Pharmaceutical Industry.- 24. Surfactants, Soaps, and Detergents.- 25. The Chemical Industry and Pollution.- Appendix—Subjects for Further Study.- List of Important References.

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From the reviews: So, we have a collection of well-written thumbnail sketches of about a hundred industrial organic chemicals and a few inorganic ones[...] A useful textbook for US students wishing to learn about some of the US chemicals industry[...] (Dr Alan Comyns, Consultant, Chester, UK)

From the reviews: ""So, we have a collection of well-written thumbnail sketches of about a hundred industrial organic chemicals and a few inorganic ones[...] A useful textbook for US students wishing to learn about some of the US chemicals industry[...]"" (Dr Alan Comyns, Consultant, Chester, UK)

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