Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Lasers to Mass Spectrometry (Volume 15)

The fifth edition of the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology builds upon the solid foundation of the previous editions, which have proven to be a mainstay for chemists, biochemists, and engineers at academic, industrial, and government institutions since publication of the first edition in 1949. The new edition includes necessary adjustments and modernization of the content to reflect changes and developments in chemical technology.ISBN-10: 047152672XISBN-13: 978-047152672-8 An library of information for the chemical industry. The fourth edition is completely revised and includes many new subjects reflecting the growth and changes in chemical technology through the 1990's. It will consist of 27 volumes which will be issued at the rate of approximately four volumes per year. Contains a library of information for the chemical industry. The 4th edition has undergone a complete revision, with the inclusion of many new subjects which reflect the growth in chemical technology through the 1990s. The book includes expanded coverage of biotechnology and materials science This exhaustive reference is part of a multi-volume series that has been revised to update traditional subjects and to include expanded coverage of biotechnology, materials science, computer technology, energy sources, conversion techniques and issues of environmental concern.