Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Silicon Compounds to Succinic Acid and Succinic Anhydride (Volume 22)

This completely revised edition includes many new subjects to reflect the growth and changes in chemical technology through the 1990s. It consists of 27 volumes issued at the rate of approximately four volumes per year. In addition to updating traditional subjects, the new edition includes expanded coverage of biotechnology, materials science, computer technology, energy sources and conversion techniques, and environmental issues such as pollution control, toxicology, and recycling technology. The 4th edition brings together over 1000 articles by recognized experts in their areas of chemical technology and deals with industrial products, natural materials, and processes in fields as diverse as: agricultural chemicals; chemical engineering; coatings and inks; composite materials; cosmetics and pharmaceuticals; dyes, pigments and brighteners; ecology and industrial hygiene; energy conservation and technology; fats and waxes; fermentation and enzyme technology; fibers, textiles and leather; food and animal nutrition; fossil fuels and derivatives; glass, ceramics and cement; industrial inorganic chemicals; industrial organic chemicals; metals, metallurgy and metal alloys; plastics and elastomers; semiconductors and electronic materials; surfactants, detergents and emulsion technology; water supply, purification and reuse; wood, paper, and industrial carbohydrates. Also included are miscellaneous topics such as: instrumentation and quality control; information retrieval; maintenance; market research; material allocation and supply; legal issues; process development and design; product development and technical service; research and operations management (systems management, networks), and transportation of chemical products.