CONTENTS OF THE ENCYCLOPEDIA

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VOLUME 1

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Abrasives, 1 Acrylonitrile Polymers, Survey and
Absorption, 26 Styrene-Acrylonitrile (SAN), 439
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Acetaldehyde, 99 Actinides and Transactinides, 463
Acetic Acid, 115 Adhesion, 501
Acetic Acid, Halogenated Derivatives, 136 Adhesives, 524
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Acetic Anhydride, 146 Adipic Acid, 553

Acetone, 160 Adsorption, 582
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Acetylene, 177 Adsorption, Gas Separation, 617

Acetylene-Derived Chemicals, 227 Adsorption, Liquid Separation, 664
Acrolein and Derivatives, 265 Advanced Materials, Economic
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Acrylamide, 288 Evaluation, 691

Acrylamide Polymers, 304 Aeration, Biotechnology, 730
Acrylic Acid and its Derivatives, 342 Aerogels, 748
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Acrylic Ester Polymers, 369 Aerosols, 769

Acrylonitrile, 397 Air Pollution, 787
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Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Air Pollution and Control, Indoor, 816

Polymers, 414
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VOLUME 2

Alcohols, Higher Aliphatic, Survey, 1 Alkyd Resins, 147

Alcohols, Higher Aliphatic, Synthetic Alkylation, 169
Processes, 26 Alkylphenols, 203
Alcohols, Polyhydric, 46 Allyl Alcohol and Monoallyl Derivatives,
Aldehydes, 58 234
Alkaloids, 71 Allyl Monomers and Polymers, 250
Alkanolamines from Nitro Alcohols, 113 Aluminates, 273
Alkanolamines from Olefin Oxides and Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, 279
Ammonia, 122 Aluminum Compounds, Survey, 344

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Aluminum Halides and Aluminum Amines, Fatty, 518

Nitrate, 360 Amines, Lower Aliphatic Amines, 537
Aluminum Oxide (Alumina), Activated, 391 Amino Acids, 554
Aluminum Oxide (Alumina), Calcined, Amino Resins and Plastics, 618
Tabular, and Aluminate Cements, 403 Aminophenols, 652
Aluminum Oxide (Alumina), Hydrated, 421 Ammonia, 678
Aluminum Sulfate and Alums, 434 Ammonium Compounds, 711
Amides, Fatty Acid, 442 Amyl Alcohols, 762
Amine Oxides, 463 Aniline and Its Derivatives, 783
Amines by Reduction, 476 Antiaging Agents, 810
Amines, Cycloaliphatic, 498

VOLUME 3

Antibacterial Agents, Overview, 1 Batteries, Introduction, 407

Antibiotic Resistance, 23 Batteries, Primary Cells, 434
Antimony and Antimony Alloys, 41 Batteries, Secondary Cells, 471
Antimony Compounds, 56 Beer and Brewing, 561
Antiobesity Drugs, 87 Benzaldehyde, 590
Antioxidants, Polymers, 102 Benzene, 596
Antiviral Agents, 135 Benzoic Acid, 625
Aquaculture, 182 Beryllium, Beryllium Alloys and
Aquaculture Chemicals, 209 Composites, 637
Aroma Chemicals, 226 Beryllium Compounds, 661
Arsenic and Arsenic Alloys, 262 Biocatalysis, 668
Arsenic—Environmental Impact, Health Biomass Energy, 683
Effects, and Treatment Methods, 274 Biomaterials, Prosthetics, and Biomedical
Asbestos, 288 Devices, 707
Atomic Force Microscopy—AFM, 319 Bioremediation, 753
Barium, 342 Biosensors, 794
Barium Compounds, 351 Bioseparations, 816
Barrier Polymers, 375

VOLUME 4

Bismuth and Bismuth Alloys, 1 Boron Oxides, Boric Acid, and Borates, 241
Bismuth Compounds, 16 Bromine, 295
Bleaching Agents, 43 Bromine, Inorganic Compounds, 318
Blood Coagulation and Anticoagulant Bromine, Organic Compounds, 340
Drugs, 81 Butadiene, 365
Blood Substitutes, 109 Butyl Alcohols, 393
Boron, Elemental, 132 Butylenes, 402
Boron Halides, 138 Butyl Rubber, 433
Boron Hydrides, Heteroboranes, and their Butyraldehydes, 459
Metalla Derivatives, 169 Cadmium and Cadmium Alloys, 471
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Cadmium Compounds, 507
Calcium and Calcium Alloys, 524
Calcium Carbide, 532
Calcium Carbonate, 551
Calcium Chloride, 557
Calcium Fluoride, 570
Calcium Sulfate, 582
Capillary Separations, 602
Carbides, 647
VOLUME 5
Carbon Monoxide, 1
Carboxylic Acids, 27
Cardiovascular Agents, 78
Catalysis, 200
Catalyst Deactivation and
Regeneration, 255
Catalysts, Supported, 322
Cell Culture Technology, 345
Cellulose, 360
Cellulose Esters, Inorganic Esters, 394
Cellulose Esters, Organic Esters, 412
Cellulose Ethers, 445
Cement, 467
Centrifugal Separation, 505
VOLUME 6
Chemoinformatics, 1
Chemometrics, 25
Chiral Separations, 72
Chloric Acid and Chlorates, 103
Chlorinated Paraffins, 121
Chlorine, 130
Chlorobenzenes, 211
Chlorocarbons and Chlorohydrocarbons,
Survey, 226
Chloroethylenes and Chloroethanes, 253
Chloroform, 279
Chloroformates and Carbonates, 290
Chlorotoluenes, Benzyl Chloride, Benzal
Chloride and Benzotrichloride, 323
Chlorotoluenes, Ring, 337
Chocolate and Cocoa, 350
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Carbides, Cemented, 655
Carbides, Industrial Hard, 674
Carbohydrates, 696
Carbon, 733
Carbon, Activated, 741
Carbon Black, 761
Carbon Dioxide, 803
Carbon Disulfide, 822
Ceramic-Matrix Composites, 551
Ceramics as Electrical Materials, 581
Ceramics, Mechanical Properties, 613
Ceramics, Processing, 638
Cerium and Cerium Compounds, 670
Cesium and Cesium Compounds, 692
Chelating Agents, 708
Chemical Methods in Archaeology, 739
Chemical Product Design, 758
Chemicals from Brine, 784
Chemical Vapor Deposition, 803
Chemical Warfare, 813
Chemiluminescence, Analytical
Applications, 840
Chromatography, 373
Chromatography, Affinity, 390
Chromatography, Gas, 408
Chromatography, Liquid, 440
Chromium and Chromium Alloys, 468
Chromium Compounds, 526
Chromogenic Materials,
Electrochromic, 571
Chromogenic Materials,
Photochromic, 587
Chromogenic Materials,
Piezochromic, 606
Chromogenic Materials,
Thermochromic, 614
Citric Acid, 631
Clays, Survey, 658
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Clays, Uses, 685 Coal Gasification, 771

Coal, 703 Coal Liquefaction, 832

VOLUME 7

Coating Processes, 1 Combinatorial Chemistry, 380

Coating Processes, Powder, 35
Coating Processes, Spray, 68
Coatings, 77
Coatings, Antifoulings, 150
Coatings for Corrosion Control,
Organic, 167
Coatings, Marine, 192
Cobalt and Cobalt Alloys, 207
Cobalt Compounds, 229
Coffee, 250
Colloids, 271
Color, 303
Colorants for Ceramics, 342
Colorants for Plastics, 358
Combustion Science and Technology, 435
Computer-Aided Chemical
Engineering, 479
Conducting Polymers, 513
Controlled Release Technology,
Agricultural, 551
Coordination Compounds, 573
Copolymers, 607
Copper, 670
Copper Alloys, Wrought, 720
Copper Compounds, 767
Copyrights, 783
Corrosion and Corrosion Control, 796
Cosmetics, 820

VOLUME 8

Cotton, 1 Detergency and Detergents, 411

Cryogenic Technology, 40 Deuterium and Tritium, 456
Crystal Engineering, 65 Diamines and Higher Amines,
Crystallization, 95 Aliphatic, 485
Cumene, 147 Diamond, Natural, 519
Cyanamides, 157 Diamond, Synthetic, 530
Cyanides, 171 Dichlorine Monoxide, Hypochlorous Acid,
Cyanuric and Isocyanuric Acids, 199 and Hypochlorites, 544
Cyclopentadiene and Dimensional Analysis, 582
Dicyclopentadiene, 219 Disinfection, 605
Defoamers, 236 Dispersants, 672
Dendrimers, Luminescent, 254 Dispersions, 697
Dental Materials, 274 Distillation, 739
Desiccants, 355 Distillation, Azeotropic, and Extractive,
Design of Experiments, 383 786

VOLUME 9

Drilling Fluids, 1 Drying Oils, 142

Drug Delivery Systems, 42 Dyeing, 155
Drying, 93 Dyes and Dye Intermediates, 238
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Dyes, Anthraquinone, 300 Electrochemical Machining, 590

Dyes, Azo, 349
Dyes, Environmental Chemistry, 431
Dyes, Reactive, 463
Dyes, Sensitizing, 500
Economic Evaluation, 525
Elastomers, Synthetic, 550
Electroanalytical Techniques, 567
Electrochemical Processing, 606
Electrochemical Processing, Inorganic, 618
Electrochemical Processing, Organic, 652
Electroless Deposition, 685
Electronic Materials, 727
Electrophoresis, 738
Electroplating, 759

VOLUME 10

Embedding, 1 Ethyl Chloride, 584

Emission Control, Automotive, 30
Emission Control, Industrial, 67
Emulsions, 113
Energy Management, 133
Engineering Thermoplastics, 168
Environmental Impact Assessment, 228
Enzyme Applications, Industrial, 248
Enzyme Inhibitors, 317
Epoxy Resins, 347
Esterification, 471
Esters, Organic, 497
Ethanol, 527
Ethers, 567
Ethylene, 593
Ethylene Oxide, 632
Ethylene Oxide Polymers, 673
Ethylene-Acrylic Elastomers, 696
Ethylene-Propylene Polymers, 704
Explosives and Propellants, 719
Extraction, Liquid–Liquid, 744
Fats and Fatty Oils, 801
Feeds and Feed Additives, Nonruminant
Feeds, 836
Feeds and Feed Additives, Pet Foods, 848
Feeds and Feed Additives, Ruminant
Feeds, 862

VOLUME 11

Fermentation, 1 Flame Retardants, Phosphorus, 484

Ferrites, 55 Flavor Characterization, 510
Ferroelectrics, 91 Flavor Delivery Systems, 527
Fertilizers, 111 Flavors, 563
Fiber Optics, 128 Flax Fiber, 588
Fibers, 163 Flocculating Agents, 623
Fibers, Acrylic, 188 Flow Measurement, 647
Fibers, Olefin, 224 Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Catalysts
Fibers, Regenerated Cellulose, 246 and Additives, 678
Fibers, Vegetable, 285 Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Units,
Fillers, 301 Regeneration, 700
Filtration, 321 Fluid Mechanics, 735
Fine Art Examination and Fluidization, 791
Conservation, 397 Fluorine, 826
Fine Chemicals, 423 Fluorine Compounds, Inorganic, 852
Flame Retardants, 447 Fluorine Compounds, Organic, 858
Flame Retardants, Halogenated, 454 Fluoroethers and Fluoroamines, 877
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VOLUME 12
Foams, 1
Food Additives, 29
Food Processing, 74
Forensic Chemistry, 89
Formaldehyde, 107
Fractionation, Plasma, 128
Friedel-Crafts Reactions, 159
Fuel Cells, 199
Fullerenes, 228
Furan Derivatives, 259
Furnaces, Electric, 286
Furnaces, Fuel-Fired, 318
Gallium and Gallium Compounds,
337
Gas, Natural, 365
Gasoline and Other Motor Fuels, 386
Gelatin, 436
VOLUME 13
Growth Regulators, Animal, 1
Growth Regulators, Plant, 21
Gums, 60
Hafnium and Hafnium Compounds, 78
N -Halamines, 98
Halogen Fluorides, 122
Halogenated Hydrocarbons, Toxicity and
Environmental Impact, 135
Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment, 151
Hazardous Waste Incineration, 172
Heat Exchanger Network Design, 187
Heat Pipes, 225
Heat Transfer, 242
Herbicides, 281
Herbicides, Biotechnology, 346
VOLUME 14
Hydrogen Fluoride, 1
Hydrogen-Ion Activity, 23
Hydrogen Peroxide, 35
Hydrothermal Processing, 79
Hydroxycarboxylic Acids, 114
Genetic Engineering, Animals, 448
Genetic Engineering, Microbes, 470
Genetic Engineering, Plants, 484
Genetic Engineering, Procedures,
496
Geothermal Energy, 521
Germanium and Germanium
Compounds, 548
Glass, 565
Glass-Ceramics, 626
Glycols, 644
Gold and Gold Compounds, 682
Graphite, Artificial, 713
Graphite, Natural, 771
Green Chemistry, 799
Grignard Reactions, 818
Groundwater Monitoring, 838
High Performance Fibers, 369
High Pressure Chemistry, 402
High Purity Gases, 455
High Temperature Alloys, 469
Hybrid Nanocomposite Materials, 533
Hydrazine and Its Derivatives, 562
Hydrides, 607
Hydroboration, 631
Hydrocarbons, 684
Hydrofluorocarbons, 714
Hydrogels, 729
Hydrogen, 759
Hydrogen Chloride, 808
Hydrogen Energy, 837
Immunoassay, 135
Inclusion Compounds, 159
Indium and Indium Compounds, 190
Industrial Hygiene, 203
Infrared Spectroscopy, 224
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Initiators, Anionic, 244 Iron Compounds, 530

Initiators, Cationic, 265 Ketones, 562
Initiators, Free-Radical, 274 Kinetic Measurements, 607
Inks, 311 Lanthanides, 630
Insecticides, 337 Lasers, 654
Iodine and Iodine Compounds, 353 Latex Technology, 706
Ion Exchange, 380 Lead and Lead Alloys, 727
Ion Implantation, 426 Lead Compounds, 782
Ionomers, 460 Life Cycle Assessment, 805
Iron, 490 Light Emitting Diodes, 832

VOLUME 15

Lignin, 1 Malts and Malting, 523

Lime and Limestone, 25 Manganese and Manganese
Liquid Crystalline Materials, 81 Alloys, 538
Lithium and Lithium Compounds, 120 Manganese Compounds, 566
Lithographic Resists, 154 Market and Marketing
Lubrication and Lubricants, 201 Research, 630
Macrolide Antibiotics, 271 Mass Spectrometry, 647
Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys, 320 Mass Transfer, 670
Magnesium Compounds, 381 Materials Standards and
Magnetic Separation, 434 Specifications, 741
Maintenance, 460 Melamine Resins, 773
Maleic Anhydride, Maleic Acid, and Membrane Technology, 796
Fumaric Acid, 481

VOLUME 16

Membranes, Hollow-Fiber, 1 Methylene Chloride, 371

Mercury, 31 Microarrays, 380
Metal Carbonyls, 58 Microbial Transformations, 395
Metallocene Catalysts, 79 Microemulsions, 419
Metallurgy, 125 Microencapsulation, 438
Metallurgy, Extractive, 133 Microscopy, 464
Metal-Matrix Composites, 166 Microwave Technology, 509
Metal Surface Treatments, 196 Microwave Technology—
Methacrylic Acid and Chemical Synthesis Applications,
Derivatives, 227 538
Methacrylic Ester Polymers, Minerals Recovery and
271 Processing, 595
Methanol, 299 Mixing and Blending, 669
Methyl Chloride, 317 Molecular Modeling, 726
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, 329 Molecular Recognition, 768
Methylamines, 355 Molecular Sieves, 811
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VOLUME 17

Molybdenum and Molybdenum Alloys, 1 Nondestructive Evaluation, 414

Molybdenum Compounds, 19 Nonlinear Optical Materials, 442
Nanotechnology, 44 Nonwoven Fabrics, Spunbonded, 460
Naphthalene, 70 Nonwoven Fabrics, Staple
Nickel and Nickel Alloys, 88 Fibers, 495
Nickel Compounds, 106 Nuclear Fuel Reserves, 518
Niobium and Niobium Nuclear Power Facilities, Safety, 531
Compounds, 132 Nuclear Reactors, 561
Nitration, 157 Nucleic Acids, 602
Nitric Acid, 170 Nutraceuticals, 643
Nitrides, 195 Ocean Raw Materials, 684
Nitriles, 227 Olefin Polymers, Introduction, 699
Nitrobenzene and Nitrotoluenes, 250 Olefins, Higher, 709
Nitrogen, 270 Oxazolidinones, Antibacterial, 728
Nitrogen Fixation, 290 Oxygen, 746
Noble-Gas Compounds, 323 Ozone, 768
Noble Gases, 343 Packaging of Electronic
Nomenclature, 384 Materials, 823

VOLUME 18

Packaging, Containers for Industrial Peroxides, Organic, 425

Materials, 1 Pervaporation, 506
Packaging, Converting, 15 Pesticides, 524
Packaging, Cosmetics and Petrochemicals, Feedstocks, 556
Pharmaceuticals, 24 Petroleum, 570
Packaging, Food, 30 Petroleum, Enhanced Oil
Paint, 54 Recovery, 611
Paint and Finish Removers, 76 Petroleum, Refinery Processes, 639
Paper, 89 Pharmaceuticals, 682
Particle Size Measurement, 132 Pharmaceuticals, Large-Scale
Patents and Trade Secrets, 157 Synthesis, 722
Patents, Literature, 197 Phenol, 747
Peptides, Antimicrobial, 252 Phenolic Resins, 756
Perchloric Acid and Perchlorates, 274 Phosgene, 802
Perfluorinated Polymers, 288 Phosphoric Acids and
Perfumes, 353 Phosphates, 814
Peroxides, Inorganic, 391

VOLUME 19

Phosphorus, 1 Photocatalysis, 73
Phosphorus Compounds, 19 Photochemical Technology, 106
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Photodetectors, 127 Plastics Processing, 536

Photography, 172 Plastics Testing, 563
Photography, Color, 231 Platinum-Group Metals, 596
Photography, Instant, 273 Platinum-Group Metals, Compounds,
Photothermographic and Thermographic 635
Imaging Materials, 329 Plutonium and Plutonium Compounds,
Pigments, Inorganic, 375 667
Pigments, Organic, 417 Polyamides, Aromatic, 713
Pilot Plants, 457 Polyamides, Fibers, 739
Piping Systems, 471 Polyamides, Plastics, 772
Plant Layout, 493 Polycarbonates, 797
Plant Location, 523 Polychloroprene, 828

VOLUME 20

Polyester Fibers, 1 Polymers, Higher Olefins, 412

Polyesters, Thermoplastic, 31 Polymers, Water-Soluble, 435
Polyesters, Unsaturated, 95 Polymethine Dyes, 504
Polyether Antibiotics, 119 Polypropylene, 523
Polyethylene, High Density (HDPE), 149 Polysaccharides, 549
Polyethylene, Linear Low Density Poly(vinyl fluoride), 586
(LLDPE), 179 Potassium, 597
Polyethylene, Low Density (LDPE), 211 Potassium Compounds, 608
Poly(fluorosilicones), 239 Pressure Measurement, 644
Polyhydroxyalkanoates, 249 Process Control, 666
Polyimides, 264 Process Design, 710
Polylactides, 297 Process Integration Technology, 733
Polymer Blends, 318 Propylene, 768
Polymer Colloids, 372 Propylene Oxide, 790
Polymers, 389 Proteins, 823

VOLUME 21

Pulp, 1 Reactor Technology, 330

Pulp Bleaching, 43 Recycling, 360
Pumps, 54 Recycling, Glass, 376
Pyridine and Pyridine Derivatives, 91 Recycling, Metals, 385
Pyrolysis, Flash Vacuum, 134 Recycling, Oil, 419
Quality, 159 Recycling, Paper, 430
Quinolines and Isoquinolines, 182 Recycling, Plastics, 446
Quinolone Antibacterials, 215 Recycling, Rubber, 461
Quinones, 236 Refractories, 481
Radioactive Tracers, 271 Refrigeration, 523
Radioisotopes, 284 Regulatory Agencies, 568
Raman Scattering, 321 Release Agents, 598
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Research and Development Rubber Compounding, 758

Management, 609 Rubidium and Rubidium Compounds,
Reverse Osmosis, 632 816
Rhenium and Rhenium Compounds, 681 Safety, 826
Rheology and Rheological
Measurements, 702

VOLUME 22

Salicylic Acid and Related Silicas and Silicates, Anthropogenic,

Compounds, 1 451
Sealants, 27 Silicon, 480
Sedimentation, 50 Silicon and Silicon Alloys, Chemical and
Selenium and Selenium Compounds, Metallurgical, 501
72 Silicon Carbide, 524
Self-Cleaning Materials—Lotus Effect Silicones, 547
Surfaces, 108 Silk, 627
Semiconductors, Amorphous, 127 Silver and Silver Alloys, 636
Semiconductors, Compound, 141 Silver Compounds, 668
Semiconductors, Organic, 201 Silylating Agents, 691
Semiconductors, Silicon Based, 229 Smart Materials, 705
Sensors, 263 Soap, 723
Separation, Size, 275 Sodium and Sodium Alloys, 760
Separations Process Synthesis, 297 Sodium Carbonate, 787
Shape-Memory Alloys, 339 Sodium Chloride, 797
Shape-Memory Polymers, 355 Sodium Halides, 822
Silica, 365 Sodium Hydroxide, 829
Silica, Amorphous, 380 Sodium Nitrate and Nitrite, 843
Silica, Vitreous, 407 Sodium Sulfates and Sulfides, 862

VOLUME 23

Solar Energy Materials, 1 Succinic Acid and Succinic Anhydride,

Solar Energy, Photovoltaic Cells, 32 416
Sol–Gel Technology, 53 Sugar, 435
Solvents, Industrial, 85 Sulfonamides, 493
Spectroscopy, 125 Sulfonation and Sulfation, 513
Spices, 153 Sulfur, 563
Sprays, 172 Sulfur and Hydrogen Sulfide Recovery,
Steam, 201 597
Steel, 247 Sulfur Compounds, 621
Strontium and Strontium Compounds, Sulfur-Containing Polymers, 702
316 Sulfuric Acid and Sulfur Trioxide, 754
Styrene, 325 Superconductivity and
Styrene Plastics, 358 Superconductors, 801
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VOLUME 24
Supercritical Fluids, 1
Supramolecular Chemistry, 29
Surface and Interface Analysis, 71
Surfactants, 118
Sustainable Development and
Chemistry, 162
Sutures, 205
Sweeteners, 224
Synthetic Organic Chemicals, Economic
Evaluation, 253
Tanks and Pressure Vessels, 280
Tantalum and Tantalum Compounds, 313
Technical Service, 338
Technology Transfer, 351
VOLUME 25
Titanium Compounds, Inorganic, 1
Titanium Compounds, Organic, 71
Toluene, 158
Toluenediamine, 189
Toxicology, 201
Trademarks, 253
Transport Phenomena for Chemical Reactor
Design, 269
Transportation, 322
Tungsten and Tungsten Alloys, 349
Tungsten Compounds, 377
Uranium and Uranium Compounds,
391
Urethane Polymers, 454
Vaccine Technology, 486
VOLUME 26
Water, 1
Water Desalination, 51
Water Treatment, 102
Water Treatment, Aeration, 153
Water Treatment of Swimming Pools, Spas,
and Hot Tubs, 172
Waxes, 203
Weighing and Proportioning, 226
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Tellurium and Tellurium Compounds,
404
Temperature Measurement, 433
Terpenoids, 468
Tetracyclines, 592
Textiles, 612
Thallium and Thallium Compounds, 627
Thermodynamics, 641
Thermoplastic Elastomers, 695
Thin Film Formation Techniques, 721
Thorium and Thorium Compounds, 753
Tin and Tin Alloys, 782
Tin Compounds, 800
Titanium and Titanium Alloys, 838
Vanadium and Vanadium Alloys, 512
Vanadium Compounds, 529
Vanillin, 544
Vinyl Acetate Polymers, 557
Vinyl Alcohol Polymers, 591
Vinyl Chloride, 628
Vinyl Chloride Polymers, 657
Vinylidene Chloride Polymers, 691
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), 745
Vitamins, 781
Waste Management, Hazardous, 809
Waste Management, Radioactive,
850
Waste Management, Solid, 862
Wastewater Treatment, 882
Wheat and Other Cereal Grains, 262
Wine, 295
Wood, 332
Wool, 370
X-Ray Technology, 411
Yeasts, 445
Yeasts, Molecular and Therapeutic
Applications, 478
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Ziegler-Natta Catalysts, 502 Zinc Compounds, 605

Zinc and Zinc Alloys, 554 Zirconium and Zirconium Compounds, 621

SUPPLEMENT

Air Pollution Control Methods, 667 Ionic Liquids, 836

Carbon Fibers, 729 Metathesis, 920
Composite Materials, 750 Microfluidics, 959
Dendrimers, 786 Reliability, 980
Hemodialysis, 813 Sampling Techniques, 998