The Manipulation of Air-Sensitive Compounds

Duward F. Shriver (Author), M. A. Drezdzon (Author)

9780471867739, Wiley

Hardback, published 26 November 1986

336 pages
24.6 x 16.2 x 2.8 cm, 0.674 kg

Revised to reflect the continuing and growing importance of research and development within this field, The Manipulation of Air-Sensitive Compounds, 2nd Edition offers state-of-the-art methods used in handling air-sensitive compounds, including gases. Part One covers inert atmosphere techniques, while Part Two treats vacuum line techniques. Appendixes provide safety data, information on materials used to construct apparatus, and a table of vapor pressures of common volatile substances.

INERT ATMOSPHERE TECHINQUES.

Bench-Top Inert-Atmosphere Techniques.

Inert-Atmosphere Glove Boxes.

Inert Gases and Their Purification.

Purification of Solvents and Reagents.

Vacuum Line Design and Operation.

Pumps for Rough and High Vacuum.

Pressure and Flow Measurement and Leak Detection.

Joints, Stopcocks, and Valves.

Specialized Vacuum-Line Equipment and Operations.

Metal Systems.

Metal Systems.

Appendixes.

Index.

Subject Areas: Chemistry [PN]