Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Volume 2

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 modernisation of the content to reflect changes and developments in chemical technology. Presenting a wide scope of articles on chemical substances, properties, manufacturing, and uses; on industrial processes, unit operations in chemical engineering; and on fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field.

The Encyclopedia describes established technology along with cutting edge topics of interest in the wide field of chemical technology, whilst uniquely providing the necessary perspective and insight into pertinent aspects, rather than merely presenting information.

• Set begins publication in March 2004
• Over 1000 articles in 27 volumes
• More than 600 new or updated articles

Reviews from the previous edition:

"The most indispensable reference in the English language on all aspects of chemical technology...the best reference of its kind".
—Chemical Engineering News, 1992

"Overall, ECT is well written and cleanly edited, and no library claiming to be a useful resource for chemical engineering professionals should be without it."
—Nicholas Basta, Chemical Engineering, December 1992

Alcohols, Higher Aliphatic, Survey 1

Alcohols, Higher Aliphatic, Synthetic Processes 26

Alcohols, Polyhydric 46

Aldehydes 58

Alkaloids 71

Alkanolamines from Nitro Alcohols 113

Alkanolamines from Olefin Oxides and Ammonia 122

Alkyd Resins 147

Alkylation 169

Alkylphenols 203

Allyl Alcohol and Monoallyl Derivatives 234

Allyl Monomers and Polymers 250

Aluminates 273

Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys 279

Aluminum Compounds, Survey 344

Aluminum Halides and Aluminum Nitrate 360

Aluminum Oxide (Alumina), Activated 391

Aluminum Oxide, Calcinated, Tabular, Cements 403

Aluminum Oxide (Alumina), Hydrated 421

Aluminum Sulfate and Alums 434

Amides, Fatty Acid 442

Amine Oxides 463

Amines by Reduction 476

Amines, Cycloaliphatic 498

Amines, Fatty 518

Amines, Lower Aliphatic Amines 537

Amino Acids 554

Amino Resins and Plastics 618

Aminophenols 652

Ammonia 678

Ammonium Compounds 711

Amyl Alcohols 762

Aniline and Its Derivatives 783

Antiaging Agents 810

Kirk-Othmer is the editor of Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Volume 2, 5th Edition, published by Wiley.