BOOK REVIEWS ence source, however, will be somewhat limited by the broadness of i t base and the nan-enrrency of its reviews. Chapters 1, 4, 5, 7, and 9 may find w e as introductory references in chemical kinetics courses.
11. C. NECKERS and F. S. WETTACK Hope College Holland, Michigan Titrations in Non-aqueous Solvents
Walter Huber, Ludwigshafen A/Rhein, Germany. Translated by Express Translation Service, London, England. Academic Press, New York, September 1967. xii 252 pp. Figs. and tables. 16 X 23.5 em. $12.50.
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Recently there have been several works dealing with specific solvents in the field of non-aqueous chemistry. There has been, however, very little written in textbook form about the analytical aspects of non-aqueous chemistry. The book by Huber, "Titrations in Nonaqueous Solvents," which was first published in 1964, has been recently published in English. This 248-page book has three parts. The theory section, which is 101 pages, has four catenaries: General PPncinles of Solvents, ith hods of Endpoint ~ e i e c tion, Instruments, and Reagents. A portion of the theory section deals directly with the practical aspect of preparing titrant solutions, etc. The second portion, labeled "Practice," deals with the application of nan-aqoeous chemistry to the analysis of acids and bases, and different, mixtures. This section is quite similar to sections in Siggia, "Functional Group Analysis," in that detailed procedures are given from analytical references. Part 111 gives data dealing with acidities in aqueous and non-aqueous solvents, including dissociation constants in glacial acetic acid. To this reviewer's knowledge, there is no single rderence that has as much nsefol information on the analytical aspects of "on-aqueous chemistry. This book is not oriented toward the theory of the subject; it should be most useful as s. place to start for someone new to the ares, who wishes to develop an analytical procedure.
practicing esr spectroscopists. Regrettably, the book does not satisfactorily falfill these int,entions. The book is arranged in six chapters. Chapter 1 provides an extremely short introduction to the field including some historical background. I n Chapter 2 the theory and mathematical aspects of electron spin resonance spectroscopy are treated. Chapters 3 and 4 deal with instrumentation, while Chapter 5 is concerned with the interpretation of spectra. I n the final chapter applications of electron spin resonance are described. I n addit,ion, there are several appendices, a glossary of terms, a table af useful constank, and a. subject index. The principal difficulty with Assenheim's book is that he has tried to cover too much in a short treatment. The material treated is present,ed in a. rather uninteresting fashion and a t times the author's style is remarkably bad. For example, on page 28 there is a sentence which reads as follows: "If Kramer's theorem did not exist, the electron splittings within the ion would he very great.. . ." Overall, the book gives a. superficial description of many of the concepts basic to electron spin resonance spectroscopy. Not much is yupplied in the way of hibliography, and relabively few papers fram the current literature are cited. When compared to other available introductory texts on electron spin resonance this hook cannot be recommended. Carrington's and other earlier books in the field are far better buys. E. T. KAISER Universilv of Chicago Chicago, Illinois 60657
Hmdbook of Laboratory Safety
Edited by Norman V . Sleere, Division Safety Engineer, The 3M Company, St. P a d , Minnesota. The Chemical Rubber Company, Cleveland, Ohio, 1967. xii 368 pp. Figs. and tables. 20 X 27 cm. 319.
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The edilor, an authority on laboratory safety, is assisted by an impressive advisory board in bringing t,o all academic and industrial laboratory workers this most comprehensive and useful "Handhook of Laboratory Safety." The contributors make up an honor roll of experts in a wide variety of activities involving safety. T H E ~ D O RRE. WILLIAMS The book is made authoritative by The College of Wooster direct reference to organizations and reWooster, Ohio sponsible individtlals. The table of cont,ents shows a wide, well balanced, up-t,odate coverage and the extensive index Introduction to Electron makes this book s. useful quick-reference Spin Resonance work. The reader will be pleased to find t h a t many chapters are supported b y H . M . Assenheim, Hilger and Watts, extensive bibliographies. The format and Ltd., London, England. Plenum Press, binding are up to the high standards of 200 pp. Inc., New York, 1967. vii the publisher. Figs. and tables. 14.5 X 22 om. This "Handbook" is so complete. and $9.50. well organized that the reviewer is reluetant to suggest possible changes or addiThe author states that this book is tions. intended as an introduction for scientists Good illustrations are always helpful to new to the field of electron spin resonance one who is not sufficiently indoctrinated in (esr) and also as a work of reference for
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safety procedures. Many do support the text but in some sections illustrations are lacking, for example: (1) the discussion of mouth-to-month resnsitation (p. 22) would be made clearer with the illustrations fram a Red Cross Manual; (2) a crass-section of a safety can (p. 122) would help to show why i t works. The illustration on page 361 suggests wrapped Ilewars and the use of gloves and eye protection, This is good but heavy fragments of an imploding Dewar have been known to travel as much as 8 ft. This suggests the added protection of a long face shield covering- the entire face and neck. Chemicals which with bime develop into hazards should he dated when received and frequent shelf-reading should he standard practice in order to avoid overage dangerous stock. The overall treatment i s so well presented that every safety coordinator, every teacher of laboratory courses should make "Handbook of Laboratory Safety" a, study-book as well as 8, quick reference. Every industrial and academic library should place this book in a conspicuous space for chemical reference books on safety. Q. N . QUAM Villanova University Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085 Organohalosilanes: Precursors of Silicones
R . J . H. Voorhoeve, Koninklijke/ShellLaboratorium, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Elsevier Publishing Co., New York, 1967. xiv 423 pp. Figs. and tables. 15.5 X 23 cm. $25.
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The comprehensive compilation represented by this hook, coupled with interpret,ations of the data and processes, will undoubtedly be of real value to persons interested in the preparation and utilization of orgmohalosilanes and related materials. The wide experience of the anthor in his field enhances the value of his evalrrations for he has assembled s. fine presentation. Unlike other hooks on silanes, the author has restricted his coverage strictly to halosilanes, and especially the chlorosilanes, which have become so very important in the production of silicones. He focus= on the preparation, properties (especially reactions), analysis, and use.3 of the halosilanes. Each chapter is followed by a . .
orgmohalosilanes having, first, no organofunctional groups and, second, those having such groups. Details are given of t,he use of the Grignard method and of other organometallic intermediates. Then follows a. review of the addition of trichlorosilane to a. wide variety of unsaturated compounds. Many examples are given of the condensat,ions of silicon hydrides and silicon chlorides with hydrocarbons and their halogen derivatives. Details are presented of the formation of halosilanes by the cleavage of Si-C bonds, and by the conversions of silicon hydrides, siloxanes,
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