Colour Chemistry (RSC Paperbacks) [Paperback]

R.M. Christie (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0854045732 | ISBN-13: 978-0854045730 | Publication Date: June 28, 2001 | Edition: 1

This book provides an up-to-date insight into the chemistry behind the colour of the dyes and pigments that make our world so colourful. The impressive breadth of coverage starts with a dip into the history of colour science. "Colour Chemistry" then goes on to look at the structure and synthesis of the various dyes and pigments, along with their applications in the traditional areas of textiles, coatings and plastics, and also the ever-expanding range of "high-tech" applications. Also discussed are some of the environmental issues associated with the manufacture and use of colour. The broad and balanced coverage presented in this book makes it ideal for students and graduates. In addition, mant specialists in industry or academia will also benefit from the overview of the subject that is provided. [part of the RSC Paperbacks series]

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry; 1 edition (June 28, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0854045732
• ISBN-13: 978-0854045730
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,086,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars With British tradition, August 22, 2008

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Britain has the tradition of producing better chemistry textbooks. This one by Royal Society of Chemistry successfully reveals the chemistry basis of colors.

The opening history coverage reflects the spirit that "tradition matters". Perkins's dye Mauveine was the origin and humble beginning of today's dominant organic chemistry industry. Pressing environmental issues are mentioned in the manufacture and use of color in the closing chapter.

Chapter 2 focuses on the physical and chemical basis of colors where a lot of confusion can be clarified and misunderstanding corrected.

The book groups dyes and pigments by chemical structures with special reference to their industrial importance and applications in textiles, coatings and plastics, and also "high-tech" fields. The chemical synthesis of them is also described with examples among which the treatment of azo dyes is a classic example of mechanism-based organic reaction optimization. The chapter of "high-tech" dyes and pigments will certainly impress the readers with the following applications in our modern daily lives: LCD, DVD-R, Lasers, Solar energy conversion, photocopy, laser printing, ink-jet printing and photodynamic therapy.

Will it be perfect if the publisher can show / print each dye structure in its corresponding color? Or will it be close to perfection if they can add absorption wavelength or indicate its color for each dye structure without mounting cost in the other proposal?