Encyclopedic Dictionary of Named Processes in Chemical Technology

Alan E. Comyns9780849391637, 0849391636

Offering an even more user-friendly approach than its predecessors, Encyclopedic Dictionary of Named Processes in Chemical Technology, Third Edition has been expanded to include 450 additional named processes. This edition updates the current commercial status of many of the established processes. It provides key reference information, including a detailed explanation of how each process works, the derivation of its name, its historical background, its date of introduction, its worldwide usage, and its end-product. The dictionary also features extensive cross-references, bibliographical references, and a product index. This text remains an essential guide for industrial chemists, chemical engineers, and those involved in the chemicals industry.