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Summary
Summary
Here in one source is a wide variety of practical, everydayinformation often required by chemists but seldom found together,if at all, in the standard handbooks, data collections, manuals,and other usual sources. Discussing physical, chemical, andmechanical properties of substances and systems, the authors answersuch questions as:
* How do I test for and destroy peroxides in different solventsand what is the best way to purify such solvents?
* What are the structure, physical properties, and recentreferences to the use of common-name solvents and solvent aids suchas the "Skellysolves," "Cellosolves," "Crownanes," and"Glymes"?
* What is the utility of a particular molecular sieve, orpermeation gel, or epoxy cement, or liquid crystal, and where do Ibuy them and find references to their application?
The book is divided into nine chapters and covers properties ofatoms and molecules, spectroscopy, photochemistry, chromatography,kinetics and thermodynamics, various experimental techniques, andmathematical and numerical information, including the definitions,values, and usage rules of the newly adopted International Systemof Units (SI Units). A section on statistical treatment of datawhich provides an actual least-squares computer program is alsoincluded. In the spectroscopy chapter, very extensive andup-to-date collections of spectral correlation data are presentedfor ir, uv-vis, optical rotation, nmr, and mass spectra, along withdata on esr and nqr spectroscopy. Also included is a variety ofhard-to-classify but frequently sought information, such as namesand addresses of microanalysis companies and chemistry publishers,descriptions and commercial sources of atomic and molecular models,and safety data for hazardous chemicals. More than 500 keyreferences are also included, most of which are recent. There areimportant hints and definitions associated with the art as well asthe state of the art for the appropriate subjects. Also foundthroughout the book are about 250 suppliers and directions forobtaining special booklets or other material.
Containing a wealth of useful information, The Chemist'sCompanion will be an indispensable guide for students andprofessional chemists in nearly all the chemical disciplines. Inaddition, it will provide for the teacher and student an unusualadjunct for use in a broad cross-section of chemistry courses.
Author Notes
About the Authors ARNOLD J. GORDON is Associate Director of Scientific Affairs at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. He was previously a member of the chemistry faculty of the Catholic University of America. Dr. Gordon received a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University and a Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry from New York University. He is the author of more than 25 articles published in journals and books in such diverse areas as stereochemistry, synthesis, new drug development, organic semiconductors and chemical education. R. A. FORD is Assistant Professor at Montgomery College in Takoma Park, Maryland. He was previously Assistant Professor at Catholic University. Dr. Ford received a Ph.D. degree at Wayne State University.
Table of Contents
Properties of Molecular Systems |
I Properties of Solvents and Common Liquids |
II Azeotropic Data |
III Empirical Boiling Point-Pressure Relationships |
IV Properties of Selected Gases |
V Properties of Representative Fused Salt Systems |
VI Structure and Properties of Naturally Occurring -Amino Acids |
VII Properties and Applications of Liquid Crystals |
VIII Prototropic Tautomerism |
IX Acids and Bases? |
Properties of Atoms and Bonds |
I Properties of the Elements |
II Table of Isotopes |
III Selected Bond Lengths |
IV Effective van der Waals Radii |
V Bond Angles and Hybridization |
VI Selected Bond Strengths |
VII Force Constants |
VIII Torsion and Inversion Barriers |
IX Bond and Group Dipole Moments |
X Aromaticity? |
Kinetics and Energetics |
I Activation Parameters and Kinetics of Selected Reactions |
II Linear Free Energy Relationships |
III Conformational Free Energy Values |
IV Free Energy-Composition Chart? |
Spectroscopy |
I The Electromagnetic Spectrum |
II Solvents and Other Media for Spectral Measurements |
III Optical Materials for Spectroscopy and Photochemistry |
IV Vibration Spectra |
V Electronic Absorption and Emission Spectra: UV and Vis |
VI Optical Activity and Optical Rotation |
VII Mass Spectrometry |
VIII Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy |
IX Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy |
X Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance Spectroscopy |
XI Bibliography of Spectral Data Compilations? |
Photochemistry |
I Electronic Energy State Diagram |
II Excited State Energy Transfer: Sensitizers and Quenchers |
III Photochemistry Light Sources and Equipment |
IV Chemical Actinometry: Quantum Yield |
V Suppliers |
VI References? |
Chromatography |
I Fundamental Types of Chromatography and Basic Definitions |
II Adsorption Chromatography |
III Paper Chromatography |
IV Column and Thin Layer Partition Chromatography |
V Ion-Exchange Chromatography |
VI Gel Filtration and Gel Permeation Chromatography |
VII Automated Liquid Chromatography |
VIII Electrophoresis |
IX Vapor Phase Chromatography |
X Chromatography Supply Directory |
XI References? |
Experimental Techniques |
I Properties of Laboratory Materials |
II Standard Glassware Cleaning Solutions |
III Purification of Common Solvents |
IV Detection of Peroxides and Their Removal |
V Chemical Methods for Deoxygenating Gases and Liquids |
VI Simple Chemical Methods for Detecting Specific Gases |
VII Simple Preparations of Some Dry Gases |
VIII Common Solvents for Crystallization |
IX Solvents for Extraction of Aqueous Solutions |
X Drying Agents |
XI Solvents and Baths for Heating and Cooling |
XII Molecular Weight Determination? |
Mathematical and Numerical Information |
I Approved International Units System and General Constants |
II Useful Conversion Factors |
III Wavelength-Wavenumber Conversion Table |
IV Multiples of Element and Group Weights |
V Molecular Symmetry: Definitions and Common Systems |
VI Character Tables for Common Symmetry Groups |
VII Computer Programs |
VIII Statistical Treatment of Data? |
Miscellaneous |
I Important Chemistry Reference Sources: A Bibliography |
II Atomic and Molecular Models |
III Addresses of Publishers that Deal With Chemistry |