This work acts as a guide to modern inorganic chemistry. The topics covered include main group and transition metal clusters, transition metal organometallic chemistry and electrical conduction in the solid state.

The contributors to this book discuss inorganic synthesis reactions, dealing with inorganic synthesis and preparative chemistry under specific conditions. They go on to describe the synthesis, preparation and assembly of six important categories of compounds with wide coverage of distinct synthetic chemistry systems

Contents: structure of the atom I: quantum mechanical approach-dalton to bohr sommerfeld l structure of the atom ii: wave mechanical approach - modern periodic table and electronic configuration of atoms l periodic properties l radioactivity, isotopes isobars and isotones l nuclear transmutations and artificial radioactivity l chemical bonding (lewis theory) l chemical bonding (orbital concept) l structure of solids oxidation reduction reactions lstandard electrode potentials lmodern concepts of acids and bases lnon-aqueous solvents nomenclature of inorganic compounds l principles and processes of metallurgy hydrogen and its various forms and isotopes l general study of hydrides l hydrogen peroxide and heavy water l general characteristics of group 14 elements: alkali metals lchemistry of group-I a elements and their compounds (li, na, k) l general characteristics of group ii a elements: alkaline earth metals l chemistry of group ii a elements and their compounds (be, mg, ca and ra)l general characteristics of group iii a elements: boron group elements lchemistry of group iii a elements and their compounds (b, al and ti) - hydrides of boron: boranes l general characteristics of group iva elements: carbon group elements l compounds of carbon and gaseous fuels l carbides l metallic carbonyls l compounds of silicon and glass industry l tin, lead, paints and pigments l general characteristics of group va elements: nitrogen group elements l fixation of nitrogen and fertilizers l compounds of nitrogen l nitrides l nitrosyl compounds l some compounds of phosphorus l arsenic, antimony and bismuth l general characteristics of group vi a elements: oxygen group elements l ozone - compounds of sulphur lselenium and tellurium general characteristics of group vii a elements: halogens halogens and their basic properties halogen acids binary halogen oxygen compounds and oxyacids of halogens interhalogen compounds, p

This book provides an up-to-date survey of modern industrial inorganic chemistry in a clear and concise manner. Production processes are described in close detail, aspects such as the disposition of raw materials and energy consumption, the economic significance of the product and technical applications, as well as ecological problems, being discussed. From reviews of the previous edition: '... Overall this is an extremely useful, authoritative reference book dealing with a topic in which it is often difficult to obtain up-to-date information. ...' Chemistry and Industry 'One of few texts available that concisely describes the current state of industrial inorganic chemistry. ...' The New York Public Library '... and as for modern uses of inorganic chemistry, I'd recommend this book as a welcome addition to any professional library...' Chemtech 'This book fills an important niche in its sector. Industrial scientists and engineers, academics, and students can be recommended to turn to it with reasonable confidence that the most important areas are described. ...' Endeavour '... it fills a currently existing gap in the market.' Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology

Inorganic chemistry continues to generate much current interest due to its array of applications, ranging from materials to biology and medicine. Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry assembles a collection of articles from international experts who describe modern methods used by research students and chemists for studying the properties and structure