Handbook of Solvents: Volume 1: Properties

by George Wypych (Editor)

Overview

Each chapter in this volume is focused on a specific set of solvent properties which determine its choice, effect on properties of solutes and solutions, properties of different groups of solvents and the summary of their applications' effect. This includes effects on health and environment (given in tabulated form), swelling of solids in solvents, solvent diffusion and drying processes, nature of interaction of solvent and solute in solutions, acid-base interactions, effect of solvents on spectral and other electronic properties of solutions, effect of solvents on rheology of solution, aggregation of solutes, permeability, molecular structure, crystallinity, configuration, and conformation of dissolved high molecular weight compounds, methods of application of solvent mixtures to enhance the range of their applicability, and effect of solvents on chemical reactions and reactivity of dissolved substances.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781895198645
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	04/25/2014
Edition description:	2nd Revised ed.
Pages:	870
Product dimensions:	9.40(w) x 6.40(h) x 2.10(d)

About the Author

George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Fundamental Principles Governing Solvents Use
3. Production Methods, Properties, And Main Applications
4. General Principles Governing Dissolution Of Materials In Solvents
5. Solubility Of Selected Systems And Influence Of Solutes
6. Swelling
7. Solvent Transport Phenomena
8. Mixed Solvents
9. Acid-base Interactions
10. Other Properties Of Solvents, Solutions, And Products Obtained From Solutions
11. Effect Of Solvent On Chemical Reactions And Reactivity
12. Methods Of Solvent Detection And Testing

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An invaluable reference source bringing together information and insight on the various properties of solvents and solutions, to assist a wide range of practitioners in solvent selection.