Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology [Hardcover]

Kirk-Othmer (Editor), Michalina Bickford (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471296988 | ISBN-13: 978-0471296980 | Publication Date: April 15, 1999 | Edition: 4

This compact desk reference is the new single-volume abridgment of the world-renowned "bible" of chemical technology, the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemcial Technology. Masterfully distilling the essence of this larger work into a useful daily tool, it makes the parent Encyclopedia's comprehensive, authoraitative, and lucidly-written data instantly available in an extremely convenient and user-friendly form.
Like it's predecesor, this indispensible A-to-Z reference features over 1,000 lucidly written entries spanning the entire field of chemical technology and all the important chemical industries. Coverage includes biotechnology, analytical techniques, environmental concerns, fuels, solid-state chemistry, materials, process development and design, regulations, patents and licensing, marketing and economic data and more.

Editorial Reviews

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Review on the main 27 volume parent Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology:". . . world class. . . provides expert and comprehensive coverage of the field of chemical technology. . . "-Angewandte Chemie

From the Back Cover

This invaluable, up-to-date desk reference brings together and distills all of the articles in the definitive 27-volume Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fourth Edition into one easily accessible volume. It features:
* Over 1,000 concise articles on all aspects of chemical technology.
* Authoritative coverage of cutting-edge topics such as biosensors, nanotechnology, and smart materials.
* Illustrations and figures that highlight the text.

Praise for the previous edition of the Kirk-Othmer Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology . . .

"A complete and self-contained encyclopedia . . . designed to serve as a ready-reference guide for students, scientists, engineers, and technologists seeking answers to questions on aspects of chemical technology."-Journal of Chemical Education.

"A marvelous tool for overviewing any chemical topic and obtaining the appropriate references for a more detailed investigation.-Chemical Engineering.

"An extremely attractive, reasonably priced reference book for chemists, chemical engineers, students, and scientists seeking answers to questions on any aspect of chemical technology.-Journal of College Science Teaching

Product Details

• Hardcover: 2256 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 4 edition (April 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471296988
• ISBN-13: 978-0471296980
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 2.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #570,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the premier information source in its area, January 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Kirk Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology (25 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

For twenty five years, the Kirk Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology has been a very valuable reference source for a non-chemist. As a toxicologist who must have some basic knowledge of chemical technology on a wide variety of subjects, this reference has been invaluable.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece in the field of chemical technology, September 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Kirk Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology (25 Volume Set) (Hardcover)

Any one single topic if put into a practically operating production unit, the total cost of book will be just a token value. Well done. Accept compliments for such a sincere work to be remembered. Mahmood Ahmed, A chemical Engineer from Pakistan. Chief Executive,Techni-Chem. International E-213 St.6 Cavalry Ground, Lahore-Cantt. Pakistan Sept.7,1998 .

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I could own this., May 15, 1999

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This review is from: Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology (Hardcover)

Throughly intellegent comprehensive technical but good for non chemical reader.