Mass spectrometry is one of the few techniques by which an organic compound can be uniquely identified. This book examines the interpretation of mass spectra of organic compounds at a level appropriate to novices in the field. It is a clearly written and highly practical introduction to mass spectral data, focusing on a compound-related approach to interpretation of mass spectra.

Retaining the successful format of earlier editions, this new one is organized by reaction types, clarifying the basic principles underlying 580 reactions. You have instant access to the wealth of current information on each reaction's scope, limitations and mechanisms.
Part One is a discussion of the structure of organic compounds. Part Two probes specific reaction mechanisms.

Distinct from amino acid chemistry, peptide chemistry has emerged as a discipline in its own right-a key area in natural product chemistry. This book brings you recent developments in the determination and prediction of the three-dimensional structure of peptides and the control of their biosynthesis.
Emphasis is placed on the principle of peptide chemistry and how these relate to organic, physical and biological chemistry. Coverage of solid-phase peptide synthesis is included.

Extracting material from the vast literature on free radicals, Leffler focuses on giving you exactly the information you need to meet your own specialized needs.
This essential reference fully covers: basic concepts, electron spin resonance, diradicals and triplet states, radical pairs, CIDNP and CIDEP, the small radicals, radical sources, selected alkyl radicals, conjugated carbon radicals, synthetic applications, and electron transfer and related concepts.

This is a less rigorous, more accessible treatment of the subject inspired by Dr. Ward's earlier, successful book, Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers. It thoroughly covers the mechanics of the behavior of solid polymers and then explains related molecular and structural interpretations of the subject. The book takes a physical rather than an engineering approach throughout and includes practical applications of the material covered.
You'll find comprehensive information on all aspects of the subject including rubber elasticity, viscoelasticity, anisotropic mechanical behavior, yield, fracture, and others. The authors also detail recent developments in the field. Worked examples and mathematical appendices help you get the most out of this important volume.

A practical guide for polymer researchers and technologists who are themselves not specialists in polymer characterization to determine what surface, interfacial and micro properties are important to their applications and the techniques most suited to the measurement of such properties.

This unique resource reviews the use of computational modeling to study the structures an physical and mechanical properties of polymers-detailing analysis techniques and their applications to specific polymers. Contains over 570 useful figures, display equations, and tables!

Expanding existing concepts in both the polymeric and materials sciences, the study of electroresponsive molecular and polymeric systems goes beyond dealing with the structural and insulating materials to include substances with potentially endless varieties of electrical and optical properties-allowing these materials to be tailored as precisely as those of biological systems!
Written by leading researchers in industry and academia, Electroresponsive Molecular and Polymeric Systems, Volume 2 incorporates theory, synthesis, and technological applications.

This major work demonstrates how the physical structure of organic chemicals can cause the molecular interactions that control transfer and reaction processes in aquatic systems. You will learn how to quantify these processes using the principles of chemistry, physics and biology in a macroscopic environmental system.
The book emphasizes the behavior of the major synthetic organic chemicals that are introduced into the environment in large quantities such as solvents, dyes and varnishes, detergents, plastics and pesticides.

This useful reference provides up-to-date coverage, from both the engineering and scientific viewpoints, of the most recent findings in the expanding field of polymer degradation and stabilization-including areas in which polymers have only recently been used and detailed information has not previously been available.

This comprehensive volume offers easy access to polymer information by subdividing the contents according to the chemical structure of the polymer backbone and furnishing a complementary emphasis on special properties and applications of polymers regardless of their chemical structure.

In this new book you'll find all the necessary information needed on the various types of products utilizing PVC-metal siding, glass bottles, wood moldings and various kinds of pipe. Primarily a reference source for formulation of PVC.

Emphasizes the interrelationships among molecular structure, morphology, and mechanical behavior of polymers. Presents a detailed treatment of the role of molecular conformation and configuration in determining the physical behavior of polymers. Requiring only a minimum knowledge of organic chemistry, the book highlights the bulk state, phase separation, the glass transition, rubbery elasticity, and mechanical behavior..

Focusing on both the fundamental principles of mixing and practical aspects of mixing technology used in the polymer processing industry, this comprehensive new volume spans the subject to present valuable information on applications of theory to actual mixing devices. Illustrated with more than 230 diagrams, photographs, and tables.