Publisher's Synopsis
The "Handbook of Chemistry and Physics" has always provided a broad range of critically evaluated data in a convenient, one-volume format, and has never lost touch with the need to stay current. Over the last ten years, revisions to the "Handbook" have kept up with advances in semiconductors and high-temperature superconductors; addresses environmental concerns by providing data on pollutants, contaminants, global warming, and ground water contamination; addressses increased concerns about health by providing tables of nutritional data; and revised pertinent data to stay up-to-date with IUPAC standards.;Extensive references direct you to other compilations or databases that contain additional information. The Editorial Advisory Board of world-renowned experts also plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Handbook adequately addresses the needs of their respective fields and that the data are absolutely up-to-date.
