The orgaiiizational framework of the material by propGraphite oxide, graphite halogen c~impounds, the iiitercrty aiitl by substance c~iinperisatesi l l part for the kibbeuce calation compounds of alkali metals and graphite salts are of iin iiides. T h e arrangement of substances within sec- treated. rlside from the basic inorganic chemistry of these tions is based on a scheme derived from t h e periodic system. compounds, the article should be of interest to those using Similar but not identical schemes are employed in the Gmegraphite in various technical applications. Both of the lin “Handbuch,” in “Selected Values of Chemical Thermoabove articles should be of general interest t o chemists. dynamic Properties” (NBS Circular 500),and in “Selected Two reviews are devoted to structural chemistry. Recent Values of Properties of Chemical Compounds” (ManufacStudies of the Boyon Hydrides by W. N. Lipscomb, Unituring Chemists Association Research Project, Carnegie versity of Minnesota (39 pages), deals with the structurc Institute of Technology). Universal acceptance of a single of boron hydrides, and is written for the specialist interscheme would be advantageous. ested in these structural problems. T. C . M‘addintoxi of The binding and apparent durability of the volumes are Cambridge, England, Lettice Energies end Their Signijiabove average. T h e paper is good and the type legible. cence in Inorganic Chemistiy (64 pages), is a detailed rcT h e tables are well arranged and not crowded. The numview of the methods of calculating lattice energies, and a erous graphs, although small, are clear and always present summary of the results. This field is highly developed and experimental d a t a as well as smooth curves. T h e compre- the review should have a long-standing value in future hensive presentation of the original values from the litera- years. The last comprehensive review of this subject was ture and pertinent references is one of t h e greatest values that of Sherman in 1932. The reviewer feels t h a t this of this and other volumes of t h e series. article is of primary interest in the solid state field, and thc The literature “cut-off’’ dates for the five sections of author’s purpose might have been served better by publi\.olume 11, P a r t 6 range from January 1, 1956 t o April 4, cation in a review journal. 1958. Thus, part of t h e coverage of this active area of Three contributions t o radiochemistrb- are preseiitetl. science is already four years behind t h e times. This is not a H . Taubc’s, University of Chicago, J l e c h a n i s m s of 1Zcdo.i. reflection on the diligence of the editors. T h e complete Reactfons of Sinzple Chemistry (53 pages), is a review o f revision of a compilation covering all of physical science and electron transfer reactions in solution, a subject that i i technology is a massive undertaking. New editioiis are being actively studied. This article is tedious reading and necessarily infrequent and long in preparation. T h e first directed a t the specialist. It contains many ideas t h a t part of the sixth edition appeared in 1950; the last part will should stimulate future work. The paper on Szzlardappear in t h e 1960’s. T h e rate of increase of numerical Chelmers Reactions in solids (47 pages), by G . Harbottle d a t a makes it improbable t h a t another revision in t h e same and N. Sutin, Brookhaven Laboratory, LT.S.Aq.,reviews form will be attempted. Science should be grateful for the comprehensively the work in this active field. T h e theopresent monumental revision of Landolt-Bornstein as a retical understanding of the phenomenon is emphasized holding action in t h e struggle t o keep u p with the flow of and the discussion is illustrated with experimental results. d a t a produced by modern research. Xew methods are urA c t i d i o n Anuiysis by D. H . F. Atkins and A . A. Smales, gently needed for rapid and continuing evaluation and conHarwell, England, (30 pages), is very well organized. Trace solidation of t h e numerical d a t a of science and technology. analysis bj- the activation method is a branch of analytical chemistry that is rapidly expanding and the method mill bc OFFICEOF CRITICALTABLES XATIONAL RESEARCH cOUh.CIL GUY\CADDINGTON exploited in the future. The present review serves :is an introduction t o the subject and is illustrated with appliWASHISGTOS 25, D. C. cations of interest to the experienced analyst. 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Robinson, London, England Since a new book has an appeal which the familiar review ( 3 8 pages), on the Szdjuric -Acid Solcent System presents a11 journals have lost, publications of reviews in book-form interpretation of the solvent reactions of sulfuric acid depresumably increases the scope of a scientists reading. There are, however, disadvantages t o publishing reviews rived from solubility, cryoscopic, conductometric a n d sprctroscopic measurements, The review is well written in book-form. Review journals are widely subscribed to by and summarizes the work of the authors on this subject. libraries and individuals, articles may be submitted without invitation, and journals have the policy of making reprints DEPAR~MEST O F CHEMISTRY available. Reprints allow one to have copies of particular BROOKHAVEN KATIONAL LAHOKATOKT k 4 ~ M u s u1).4VIS, J K articles for easy reference without being accompanied by a U P T O N , L. I., X . 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In general the metabolism, protein metabolism and the control of nietaboreviews are o n subjects pursued actively in recent years pendix has been added t o includc tlic. :tiid are of interest t o research workers in inorganic chemisof Tarinus molecules (usually cofactors j t r y . X brief suxnniary will be given of the contents of this which are represeiited in the text only by names or abbrevolume. viiiti~ii~. The articles L‘ompounds of ..I roinutic Ir of r:irli
