Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Volume 18

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 began publication in January 2004
* Over 1,000 articles
* More than 600 new or updated articles
* 27 volumes Packaging, Containers for Industrial Materials.

Packaging, Converting.

Packaging, Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals.

Packaging, Food.

Paint.

Paint and Finish Removers.

Paper.

Particle Size Measurement.

Patents and Trade Secrets.

Patents, Literature.

Peptides, Antimicrobial.

Perchloric Acid and Perchlorates.

Perfluorinated Polymers.

Perfumes.

Peroxides, Inorganic

Peroxides, Organic.

Pervaporation.

Pesticides.

Petrochemicals, Feedstocks.

Petroleum.

Petroleum, Enhanced Oil Recovery.

Petroleum, Refinery Processes.

Pharmaceuticals.

Pharmaceuticals, Large-Scale Synthesis.

Phenol.

Phenolic Resins.

Phosgene.

Phosphoric Acids and Phosphates.

Kirk-Othmer is the editor of Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Volume 18, 5th Edition, published by Wiley.