Written for the novice, this book clearly explains molecular modeling on the PC, covering explanations, detailed procedures, examples and exercises.

Providing a focused yet rigorous presentation of organic chemistry and bridging the gap between introductory undergraduate texts and advanced graduate level texts, the material in this text is presented from a structural and mechanistic point of view.

Discusses the history, technology, and blending of polyvinyl chlorides, polyolefins, styrenics, and thermoplastic elastomers. PVCs are covered in flexible, rigid, and liquid forms. Explores in detail the principles and practices of additive usage and special additives and modifiers-subjects usually overlooked in other texts≤including plasticizers, protective agents, inorganic additives, impact modifiers, specialty compound additives, processing modifiers, colorants, special purpose additives, and flame retardants and smoke suppressants. Also explores new area in the plastics industry, such as the conductive carbon blacks, lubricant theories, and blowing agents. Not based simply on theory, the book stresses the utilization of the materials in manufacturing. A practical reference for engineers, chemists, and other personnel in the plastics industry producing chemicals or resins, manufacturing final products, or working in sales, marketing, or purchasing.

Featuring 30% new data and over 50% more pages than the previous edition, this revised and updated Third Edition explores the developments in the field since 1975. As in previous editions, the Polymer Handbook concentrates on synthetic polymers, oligomers, and polysaccharides. Data tables are logically divided into eight sections and include IUPAC nomenclature rules; old data tables have been updated, and many new tables have been added.

Developed and proven in extensive, practical work at the Dow Chemical Company, this valuable reference describes a revolutionary breakthrough in the methodology of predicting polymer properties through quantitative structure-property relationships and demonstrates in a simple, straightforward manner how this methodology can be applied to a much wider variety of polymer types than was previously possible.

Teaches the use of the complementary information afforded by four types of spectrometry for identification of organic compounds: mass, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and ultra violet spectrometry. Throughout, the emphasis is on the relationship between chemical structure and spectral response of the molecule. Each chapter includes problems to facilitate student comprehension and demonstrate practical aspects of the material. Also provided are extensive reference material in charts and tables at the end of each chapter, solved problems, and 50 sets of Spectra of Compounds to be identified. In addition to extensive updating, the Fifth Edition includes a new chapter on New Dimensions in NMR Spectrometry. Supplement(s)-Solutions Manual available.

A complete guide to statistics for petroleum industry professionals who develop and use reservoir models for fluid flow. This book starts with a detailed description of methods for exploring the statistical and geological relationships of data. These methods include histograms, averages, confidence intervals, and measures of variability. Once these fundmentals are covered, the book presents procedures for producing flow models. Linear regression, Kriging, simulated annealing, and other methods are described. The last chapter covers a variety of geological environments, presenting case studies, and shows how the statistical procedures discussed can be used to develop reliable flow models.

Practical overview of materials and methods used in modern drug synthesis. Features details on over 230 new drug compounds.hundreds of reaction flow charges showing the routes used to produce over 600 compounds...and a chemical reaction index with over 3,000 entries.

Rewritten and vastly expanded to take account of the many changes this field has experienced since the first edition appeared 15 years ago, this new edition of a classic reference focuses on both central and peripheral areas of interest in a comprehensive treatment that includes - biochemistry and biodegradation pathways - biodegradation test methods - function of responsible organisms - analytical requirements - physical and organic chemistry of natural and man-made surfactants.

Gives step-by-step instructions on identifying organic compounds. Includes elemental analysis, solubility, infrared spectra, classification, texts and preparation of a derivative.