CRC Handbook Chemistry and Physics. ANNOTATION
From science fair entrants to Nobel laureates, researchers around the world depend upon having access to authoritative, up-to-date data. And for nearly 90 years, they have relied on the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics for that data.This year is no exception. New tables, extensive updates, and added sections mean the Handbook has once again set a new standard for reliability, utility, and thoroughness.Outstanding features of the 83rd edition:ﾽStandard Thermodynamic Properties of Chemical Substances-Thoroughly revised with new substances and updated valuesﾽIonization constants for buffers used in biological research-Definitive data that allow the correct interpretation of experimentsﾽDirectory of Physical and Chemical Data Sources-A selective listing of the most reliable sources of physical and chemical properties data, including data journals, data centers, major handbooks, and Internet sites ﾽAtomic weights-Updated with the latest changes adopted by IUPAC in 2001Other refinements and new topics include:ﾽAtomic and Molecular Polarizabilities UpdatedﾽCharacteristic Bond Lengths in Free Molecules New!ﾽCorrection of Barometer Readings to 0ﾽC Temperature New!ﾽElectron AffinitiesUpdatedﾽEutectic Temperatures of Low-Melting Alloys New!ﾽNuclear Spins and Moments for NMR Spectroscopy UpdatedﾽPermittivity of Water as a Function of Temperature and Pressure New!ﾽSensitivity of the Human Eye to Light of Different Wavelengths New!ﾽThermodynamic Functions and RelationsNew!ﾽVapor Pressure of Mercury New!ﾽViscosity and Density of Concentrated Hydroxide Solutions New!ﾽViscosity of Liquid Metals New!
FROM THE PUBLISHER
For decades, the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics has providedscientific and engineering communities around the world with the broad range of current and critically evaluated data required by their constantly and rapidly evolving technical fields. Over the past ten years, revisions to the Handbook have kept up with semiconductors and high-temperature superconductors; addressed environmental concerns by providing data on pollutants, contaminants, global warming, and ground water contamination; and revised pertinent data to stay up-to-date with IUPAC standards.
The Handbook's Editorial Advisory Board, comprised of world-renowned experts, plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Handbook adequately addresses the needs of their respective fields and that the data are absolutely up-to-date.
One of the highlights of the 76th Edition of the Handbook is a completely revised table of Physical Constants of Inorganic Compounds. The 2,382 compounds in this table were selected on the basis of their laboratory, industrial, and environmental importance, as well as their value in illustrating trends in the variation of physical properties with position in the periodic table. An effort has been made to cover the most frequently encountered inorganic substances, including different crystalline modifications. Many compounds of current interest, such as buckminsterfullerenes, are included, as well as those compounds that have important technological applications because of their optical or electrical properties. Data have been carefully selected and verified by checking against the most reliable sources, and major references are listed.
The arrangement of compounds in the Table by common name permits easy location of entries. Information for each compound includes synonyms, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number, molecular weight, relevant physical properties (for example, crystal structure and color), solubility, and melting and boiling points. For each compound, cross-references to other tables in the Handbook in which that compound appears are provided. This cross-referencing provides the reader with other relevant information on the compound, including heats of formation, vaporization, and fusion; entropy; heat capacity; critical temperature and pressure; vapor pressure; and optical properties.
SYNOPSIS
From science fair entrants to Nobel laureates, researchers around the world depend upon having access to authoritative, up-to-date data. And for nearly 90 years, they have relied on the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics for that data.This year is no exception. New tables, extensive updates, and added sections mean the Handbook has once again set a new standard for reliability, utility, and thoroughness.
Outstanding features of the 83rd edition:ﾽStandard Thermodynamic Properties of Chemical Substances-Thoroughly revised with new substances and updated valuesﾽIonization constants for buffers used in biological research-Definitive data that allow the correct interpretation of experimentsﾽDirectory of Physical and Chemical Data Sources-A selective listing of the most reliable sources of physical and chemical properties data, including data journals, data centers, major handbooks, and Internet sites ﾽAtomic weights-Updated with the latest changes adopted by IUPAC in 2001Other refinements and new topics include:ﾽAtomic and Molecular Polarizabilities UpdatedﾽCharacteristic Bond Lengths in Free Molecules New!ﾽCorrection of Barometer Readings to 0ﾽC Temperature New!ﾽElectron AffinitiesUpdatedﾽEutectic Temperatures of Low-Melting Alloys New!ﾽNuclear Spins and Moments for NMR Spectroscopy UpdatedﾽPermittivity of Water as a Function of Temperature and Pressure New!ﾽSensitivity of the Human Eye to Light of Different Wavelengths New!ﾽThermodynamic Functions and RelationsNew!ﾽVapor Pressure of Mercury New!ﾽViscosity and Density of Concentrated Hydroxide Solutions New!ﾽViscosity of Liquid Metals New!
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
Previous editions of this venerable reference are cited in and . The information contained here is for a range of readers, from science fair entrants to researchers. New features include expanded and updated tables on standard thermodynamic properties of chemical substances; nuclear spins, moments, and other data related to NMR spectroscopy; strengths of chemical bonds; electron affinities; atomic and molecular polarizabilities; dielectric constant of water and steam; vapor pressure of mercury; standard atomic weights, reflecting the IUPAC 2001 changes; properties of seawater; and global and atmospheric carbon dioxide trends. Also included is an added appendix listing other reliable sources of physical and chemical data. Edited by Lide (former director, standard reference data, National Institute of Standards and Technology). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Booknews
Cited in "BCL3" and "Guide to Reference Books". The 78th
edition of this classic annual features definitions of scientific
terms; a revised table of vapor pressures, covering about 1,800
organic and inorganic substances; a table of quantitative data on the
solubility of organic compounds in water at specified temperatures;
selected values of octanol-water partition coefficients; a
comprehensive table of flash points; several new tables dealing with
properties of solid materials; and updated table of ionization
energies of gas-phase molecules; and new or revised tables on index
of refraction, dielectric constant, speed of sound in various media,
and chemical nomenclature rules.
Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Booknews
Cited in and . This 80th edition of a classic reference features definitions of scientific terms as well as new coverage of topics including chemical kinetic data on reactions in the stratosphere, standard solutions for calibrating conductivity cells, properties of water and steam at high temperatures and pressures, density and other properties of ice and supercooled water, diffusion of gases in water, and solubility of common salts in water at ambient temperatures. Also covers updates and expansions in areas such as heats of fusion, strengths of chemical bonds, sublimation pressure of solids, lattice energy of crystals, diffusion in semiconductors, and properties of fundamental particles. Contains the most recent Government list of chemical carcinogens. Edited by Lide (former director of standard reference data, National Institute of Standards and Technology). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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