The Chemist's Companion: A Handbook of Practical Data, Techniques, and References

by Richard A. Ford and Arnold J. Gordon

Book Overview

Here in one source is a wide variety of practical, everydayinformation often required by chemists but seldom found together, if at all, in the standard handbooks, data collections, manuals, and other usual sources. Discussing physical, chemical, andmechanical properties of substances and systems, the authors answersuch questions as: * How do I test for and destroy peroxides in different solventsand what is the best way to purify such solvents? * What...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471315907
• ISBN13: 9780471315902
• Release Date: January 1972
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.9" x 11.4"

Customer Reviews

a great resource for a laboratory scientist

"The Chemist Companion" is a must for the laboratory scientist. It is an invaluable resource for everyday questions like recipes for solvent mixtures, cooling baths, cleaning baths, etc. The index is straightforward and easy to use. Much of the information is in easy-to-read tables. Information is referenced and clearly written. A valuable resource!