First published: 19781 languageISBN: 9780471020370
Description
The Third Edition is in many ways an entirely new encyclopedia in a format familiar to those acquainted with the earlier editions. Emphasis has been given to important present-day topics of concern to all chemists, scientists, and engineers -- energy, health, safety, toxicology, and new materials; and the process technologies described represent the best worldwide practices. - Preface.