Solid State Chemistry And Its Applications

This book offers information on a non-mathematical, unified treatment of solid state chemistry. It also describes synthetic methods, X-ray diffraction, principles of inorganic crystal structures, crystal chemistry and bonding in solids; phase diagrams of 1, 2 and 3 component systems; the electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of solids; three groups of industrially important inorganic solids--glass, cement, and refractories; and certain aspects of organic solid state chemistry, including the ``organic metal'' of new materials.


Table of contents :
· What is Solid State Chemistry?
· Preparative Methods
· Characterization of Inorganic Solids: Application of Physical Techniques
· Thermal Analysis
· X-ray Diffraction
· Point Groups, Space Groups and Crystal Structure
· Descriptive Crystal Chemistry
· Some Factors Which Influence Crystal Structure
· Crystal Defects and Non-Stoichiometry
· Solid Solutions
· Interpretation of Phase Diagrams
· Phase Transitions
· Ionic Conductivity and Solid Electrolytes
· Electronic Properties and Band Theory: Metals, Semiconductors, Inorganic Solids, Colour
· Other Electrical Properties
· Magnetic Properties
· Optical Properties: Luminescence, Lasers
· Glass
· Cement and Concrete
· Refractories
· Organic Solid State Chemistry

Appendixes
Index