The new edition of the cornerstone text on electrochemistry Spans all the areas of electrochemistry, from the basicsof thermodynamics and electrode kinetics to transport phenomena inelectrolytes, metals, and semiconductors. Newly updated andexpanded, the Third Edition covers important new treatments, ideas,and technologies while also increasing the book's accessibility forreaders in related fields. Rigorous and complete presentation of the fundamentalconcepts In-depth examples applying the concepts to real-life designproblems Homework problems ranging from the reinforcing to the highlythought-provoking Extensive bibliography giving both the historical developmentof the field and references for the practicing electrochemist.

The electronics industry underwent a rapid evolution from thick to thin films during the last decade. Electrochemical technology played an important and often decisive role in the direction of this evolution. Applications include plating through mask technology, plating for thin film heads, plating for high density magnetic thin film, selective etching technology, etc. New electrochemical approaches have also been developed which will play key roles in the electronics industry. This book reports on the latest progress in electrochemical processes, including fundamentals and applications. Additional volumes dealing with more specific applications of electrochemistry are also planned.