Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 13th Edition [Hardcover]

Richard J. Lewis (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471292052 | ISBN-13: 978-0471292050 | Publication Date: September 19, 1997 | Edition: 13

This is a dictionary of industrial chemicals, terms, processes, reactions, and related terminology. It is used throughout industry where chemicals are used by all levels of staff. The book should be a useful reference for chemistry and engineering students and for first responders to chemical accidents, such as firefighters, police and emergency clean-up technicians. Three distinct types of information are presented: descriptions of chemicals, raw materials, manufacturing processes and equipment; definitions of chemical entities, phemomena and terminology used in every phase of engineering and technical development; and descriptions of a wide range of trademarked products used in the chemical industries.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary continues to appeal to students and researchers as a standard reference for its contextual information about chemicals. It fits into library collections at colleges, universities and companies." (E-Streams, March 2009)

"This all-in-one resource is an authoritative reference that scientists and others who work with chemicals can count on." (Journal of Chemical Health and Safety)

"This book continues to be an excellent reference, and libraries looking to add a chemical dictionary should find this version to be especially attractive. It is recommended." (American Reference Books Annual, March 2008)

"This work is of unique value to general readers, students, and researchers…a standard reference for nearly a century…essential." (CHOICE, August 2007)

"I strongly recommend this longtime international bestseller as an essential reference tool for chemists, chemical engineers, environmental professionals, industrial hygienists, toxicologists, police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians...and to all levels of staff in industries in which chemicals are used." (The Chemical Educator, March/April 2007) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

For eighty-two years, this authoritative reference has been the bedrock volume for professionals worldwide involved with chemicals - from scientific and technical staff, to sales and marketing personnel, to managers and administrators. This resource remains unrivaled in totality, easy accessibility, and conciseness of data for common chemical substances and phenomena.

In its fourteenth edition, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary once again establishes itself as the world's principal lexicon of industrial chemicals, nomenclature, processes, reactions, products, and related terminology. Scrutinized and extensively revised by internationally renowned chemist and reference author, Richard J. Lewis Sr., this newest edition features updated information on production, usage, and regulatory trends. In addition, the dictionary contains:
* Up-to-date chemical entries, definitions, and cross references
* Web links to new, as well as established, manufacturers and associations
* To-the-point information on natural products, manufacturing processes, and equipment

This latest edition of the Condensed Chemical Dictionary has retained all the essential characteristics that have made it a bestseller by providing identification of chemical substances by name, physical properties, source of occurrence, CAS number, chemical formula, potential hazards, derivations, synonyms, and applications. It continues to be an essential tool for chemists and chemical engineers, environmental professionals, industrial hygienists, toxicologists, police and firefighters, EMTs, emergency clean-up technicians, and managers of toxicological and chemical information systems. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1248 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc; 13 edition (September 19, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471292052
• ISBN-13: 978-0471292050
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #693,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant book for practical chemists, researches, students., August 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 13th Edition (Hardcover)

This book provides condensed and prompt information not only on chemistry related subjects, but biology, biochemistry, and many more. It has very good cross referances. I think anybody who decided to buy Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary would not regret it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING REFERENCE TOOL, December 31, 2002

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This review is from: Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary (14th Edition) (Hardcover)

Also available in CD-ROM, this all-in-one resource is an authoritative reference which many scientists and learners can count on. Since its first appearance some eighty years ago, this dictionary has established itself as the ultimate tool of choice for researchers.
Its extensive coverage of chemicals and pharmaceuticals is hard to rival. Users of this dictionary appreciate its concise definition of both terms and phenomena. Anybody who seeks a solid all-encompassing chemical lexicon will get the ultimate satisfaction here. Its 1300 pages are filled with the most up-to-date definitions.
The only sour point, though, is that its price is on the high side. Still, it is not a bad investment.

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than I expected., November 16, 2009

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