XRF Analysis of Ceramics, Minerals and Allied Materials Harry Bennettand Graham J. Ouver. Wiley: New York. NY, 1992. xv + 298 pp. Figs. and tables. 15.9x 23.7 cm. Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, SIMS VIII. Proceedings of the Eights International Conference on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS VIII) A. Benninghoven, K T .F. Janssen, J Tumpner, and H W. Werner, Editors. Wiley: New York, NY, 1992. xxv + 917 pp. Figs. and tables. 15.9 x 23.6 cm.
This volume contains more than 200 of a total of 300 contributions Dresented as plenary, invited and contributed poster a n d oral presentationBat the 8th International Conference on Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry in Amsterdam, September 15-20.1991. Surface Preparation and Microscopy of Materials Brian BousefieM. Wiley: New York, NY, 1992. xiv + 342 pp. Figs. and tables. 19.4 x 25.4 cm.
This hook is devoted to the svstematic preparation of a vast range of material surfaces and look'inbetail a t the uroblem of microstructural traceabilitv. Desimed to be of practical use, the book has been writ& in two parts. In the first part, the book systematically defines the essential procedures involved in surface preparation. Early chapters discuss sectioning, grinding and polishing to develop an understanding of the various factors that need to be considered in the preparation of different types of surfaces. The second part of the book illustrates the best use of microscopy by discussing, in depth, the different features that contribute to informative analysis. Topi- covered include objective aberrations, how to improve images, illumination svstems and interference. as well as general -----photomicmgr~phicaltechniques. complete with coibr photomicroaanhs and fullv illustrated throuphout. this book provides a reference for researchers and technicians who are interested in a comprehensive overview of microstruetural analysis. ~
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This laboratory handbook is a treatise on technical procedures employed in the X-ray fluorescent analysis of a wide range of inorganic materials, specifically using the fused casebead method. The first half is concerned with the theory of processes involved but is presented from a practical standpoint. Kinetic Theory and Irreversible Thermodynamics Byung Chan Eu. Wiley: New York, NY, 1992. xviii + 732 pp. Figs. and tables. 16.3 x 24.3 cm. Chemical Processing of Advanced Materials Lariy L. Hend and Jon K West, Editors. Wiley: New York. NY. 1992. xxxix + 1048 pp. Figs. and tables. 16.8 x 24.2 cm.
This hook contains invited chapters by the world's leadinp scientists in the areas sol-gel science: silica, sol-gel scien&: various oxide and multicom~onentsvstems, sol-gel applications, thin films and coatink, micro~orphology&ence, ultrastructural polymers, chemically processed fibers and composites, advanced optical materials, and future directions.
The book also contains DaDers submitted as contributed and poster papers a t theLFikhUltrastructure Processing Conference held i n Orlando, Florida. February 17-21, 1991. These papers were seleded by a review committee as the best papers presented a t the conference. Chemistry and the Technology of the Cosmetics and Toiletries Industry D. F. Williams and W H Schrnin, Editors. Routledge, Chapman &Hall:New YohNY, 1992. xv + 330 pp. Figs. and tables. 16.2 x 24.2 cm. $118.50 1135124.95 Canada.
Organized on a produ&category basis, this book provides an overview of the cosmetics and toiletries industry in a readily digestible form. The book is written from the ~ o i nof t view of the chemist. but economic and market aspects are extensively d i m b e d . The authors discuss the rationale of raw material selection, the formulation and development of products that meet the demands of an international market place, product performance, and safety and quality asp&. Regulatory issues are considered from a worldwide perspective.
Titles of Interest People Who Took Chemistry, That's Who! American Chemical Society: Washington. DC. 1992. v + 46 pp. Notebook plus 15-min. videotape. 524.95.
This is a video package, released by the ACS Education Division, that contains a 15-minute videotape and a 51page User's guide. The video lets students see real people involved in the ldnd of chemistry that produces compact discs, fabrics and their dyes, recyclable soda bottles, and antiperspirants. It also shows chemists who use their science background in fields like ecotoxicology, publishing, and law. The Users Guide is designed to assist teachers, guidance counselors, and visiting chemists in the middle and high school classroom by providing several follow-up activities that can be used with students a h r viewing the videotape. Guidelines for Laboratory Design: Health and Safely Considerations, Second Edition Louts J D~berard#na. Janet S.Baurn, Melvin W First, Gari T. Gatwood, EdwardGmden,.and AnandK. Seth. Wtley: New Yom, NV. 1993. xw + 514 pp. Flgs and tables. 16.6 x 24.4 cm
Since the first edition of this book appeared in 1987, many new issues involved in the cos&effectivedesign of new laboratories or the renovation of old facilities have arisen. This new edition beeins bv ~resentinzthe common elements of laboratory design, loogng squarely at building and laboratory eonsiderations which include what sort of materials are used, what types of operations occur within the site, and the health and safety issues related to the entire laboratory building. In addition to all the various laboratories discussed in the firstedition, ranping h m the general chemistry laboratory to the physics laboratory to the biosafety laboratory, two new types of laboratories are presented. The microelectronics laboratory is included in an extension of the chapter on clean rooms that addresses clean room operations where extremely hazardous materials are used. Achapter on prinbmaking laboratories is included where such activities as lithography, screen printing and intaglio and relief processes are carried out. The chapter on the teaching laboratory has been expanded to reflect the trend toward microscale techniques and the resultant design considerations. A new part has been added to this edition that discusses the support services needed for laboratory operations. These include photographic darkrooms, support rooms for Volume 70 Number 1 January 1993
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reviews such activities a s glass blowing, metal working, and wood working, and rooms to handle chemical, biological, and radiation waste. And finally, to complete the coverage, a new section has been added that covers the latest trends in building and laboratow lavouts as well as heatine. ventilating and air conditio&g,%hich are all discussedand expandA beyond the wveraw in the first edition. I n oarticular. a new chaw ter on variable air volume system; has been included discuss the advantages and disadvantages in this emerging field. The History of Chemistry John Hudson. Chapman & Hall: New York, NY, 1992. x + 285 pp. Figs. and tables. 15.7 x 23.4 cm. $59.95 HBl524.95 PB US; $74.95 HB1$31.50 PB Canada. This book is aimed a t teachers and students ofchemistry with the expectation that the material contained in it can be incorporated into the teaching of chemistry. I t describes the vrincide themes in the develo~mentof the subiect fro& the &liest times to the present, and contains biographical sketches of the more important chemists. The first half of the book treats the subject chronologically up to the middle of the nineteenth century, and the semnd half considers the development of each of the main areas of chemistry since t h a t time. A concluding chapter looks briefly at the chemical industry and the interactions between chemistry and society. The book is illustrated throughout. Ellis Homood/PTR Prentice Hall Chemical and Information System Series: Practical Curve Fining and Data Analvsis: Soflware and Self-Instruction for Scientists-and Engineers Joseph H Noggle. PTR Prentice Hall: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1993. xii + 192 pp. Figs. and tables. 15.7 x 23 cm. This book offers chemists, chemical engineers, and analytical scientists a combination of tools for data reduction. The book provides the reader with a series of lessons demonstrating techniques of curve fitting and data analysis, while the companion software, EZFIT, permits users to apply such data analysis methods as linear regression, nonlinear regression, and interpolation (cubic spline and Newton divided difference). Computing for Scientists and Engineers: A Workbook of Analysis, Numerics, and Applications William J. Thompson. Wiley: New York, NY. 1992. xiii + 444 pp. Figs. and tables. 16.5x 24.4 cm. This book offers a n integrated and fully developed treatment of basic concepts and methods in mathematical analysis, numerical methods, and programming as they apply to a broad ranee of tooics s~ecificallvto the - oertainine . computing needs of scientists and engineers. Following a workbook format. this book utilizes extensive worked examplesillustrated by numerous figures and supplemented by 27 computer programs in C as well as nearly 300 exercisesto emphasize basic analytical and numerical methods used in applying mathematics to the physical sciences and engineering. The discussion includes a treatment of backmound mathematics, numerical analysis methods (difFe&tiation, integration, and the soluti& of differcntial equations in e n ~ n e and e ~the~ life and physical sciencesj, and data ~nalysis~applications (spiin&, leastsquares fitting and Fourier expansions).
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