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Solid-State Chemistry: A Modern Approach

Solid-State Chemistry: A Modern Approach

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Solid-state reactions have gained importance in preparing solids, crystal growth, and single crystals of elements. This volume discusses recent advances in solid-state chemistry, characterization techniques, and new dimensions of solid-state problems. It covers solid-state reactions, kinetics, phase transitions, magnetic properties, electrical properties, semiconductors, metals, and insulators, with examples and explanations. Dielectric, piezoelectric, and ferroelectric properties of solids are also discussed, along with theories of catalysis and adsorption isotherms. Preparation of new solids by experimental techniques is included.

Format: Hardback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2023
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.


Solid-state reactions have gained significant importance in the preparation of solids, crystal growth, and single crystals of elements. In this comprehensive new volume, the author delves into the latest advancements in solid-state chemistry, the latest techniques for characterizing solids, and several novel dimensions of solid-state problems. The author discusses in depth solid-state reactions, their kinetics, phase transitions, and magnetic properties, along with electrical properties, semiconductors, metals, and insulators, with examples and explanations. Dielectric, piezoelectric, and ferroelectric properties of solids have also been considered, along with different theories of catalysis and adsorption isotherms. The author includes numerous experimental findings and discusses the preparation of new solids through recent experimental techniques.

This volume offers a comprehensive overview of solid-state reactions, electrical conductivity, characterization of solids, organic solids, and intercalation between layers of solids. The band theories of metals, semiconductors, and insulators are covered in detail. In the characterization of solids, various techniques such as TGA, DTA, DSC, FTIR, and PXRD are described. The preparation and properties of organic solids are also explained. Dielectric properties, photovoltaic effects, piezo electricity, ferroelectricity, and antiferroelectricity are discussed, with relatable examples. Various excitation energy levels giving rise to luminescence and photoluminescence are explained under the topic of optical processes. Diamagnetic, paramagnetic, and ferromagnetic behaviors of solids are also explained.

In conclusion, this volume is a valuable resource for researchers and students in the field of solid-state chemistry, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the latest developments and applications in this field.


Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774911976

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