Publisher's Synopsis
""Physical Properties and Analysis of Heavy Water"" by Isidor Kirshenbaum is a comprehensive guide to the unique properties and uses of heavy water. The book covers the physical and chemical properties of heavy water, including its isotopic composition, boiling and melting points, density, viscosity, and solubility. It also explores the various methods used to analyze heavy water, such as infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance. The author provides a detailed discussion of the production and purification of heavy water, as well as its applications in nuclear reactors, chemistry, and biology. The book also includes a chapter on the toxicological effects of heavy water on living organisms. Overall, ""Physical Properties and Analysis of Heavy Water"" is an essential resource for scientists, engineers, and students interested in the properties and applications of heavy water. It provides a thorough understanding of this unique substance and its role in various scientific fields.Forewords By Gordon Dean And George B. Pegram.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
