Textbook of Engineering Chemistry

Contents: Preface. 1. Colloids--emulsions, gels. 2. Environmental chemistry. 3. Water and waste water treatment. 4. Thermodynamics and thermochemistry. 5. Chemical fuels. 6. Combustion. 7. Nuclear fuels. 8. Explosives and rocket fuels. 9. Lubricants. 10. Electrochemistry--conductance, transport number, EMF. 11. Corrosion and its prevention. 12. Molecular spectroscopy. 13. Chemical kinetics. 14. High polymers--plastics, rubbers, adhesives, laminates. 15. Ceramics--refractories, enamels, abrasives, insulators. 16. Conductors and insulators. 17. Cements and limes. 18. Composite materials. 19. Solid state chemistry. 20. Chemical aspects of biotechnology. 21. Phase rule. 22. Extraction of materials. 23. Iron and steel. 24. Ferrous alloys. 25. Heat treatment. 26. Non-ferrous alloys. 27. Advanced materials. Answers to objective type questions and fill in the blanks. Index.

"Textbook of Engineering Chemistry is a comprehensive book which blends basic topics in chemistry with applied chemistry. It is important for engineers to have a good understanding of subject as they look forward to designing and developing newer materials with requisite properties and structures that are eco-friendly, economical and long lasting.

Features:

New improved styling of contents. Applied topics are proceeded by corresponding basic chemistry.

Several numerical problems, multiple choice questions and short and essay type questions are included.

New chapters on chemical aspects of biotechnology and advanced materials are added."  (jacket)