Chemistry and Chemical Engineering : A Research Guide

The field of chemistry deals with the properties, composition and structure of substances, their reactions and transformations, and the energy released or absorbed during those processes. Chemical engineers study chemistry, physics, and mathematics to further understand chemical reactions and their effects. The materials below will help beginning researchers as well as those looking for more comprehensive coverage. The terms and phrases listed in the subject headings below can be used to search for more materials in the library's catalog and research databases. If you need further assistance, please ask a librarian.

Chemical Abstracts. Columbus, OH: American Chemical Society, 1907– . Weekly. ISSN: 00092258.
Weekly publication of indexes and abstracts for international chemical literature including journals and conference proceedings.

Chemical Technicians' Ready Reference Handbook, 4th ed. edited by Gershon J. Shugar and Jack T. Ballinger. New York: McGraw-Hill Professional, 1996. ISBN: 0070571864.
Provides information on techniques and procedures, measuring temperatures, heating and cooling.

Concise Chemical and Technical Dictionary, 4th ed. by Harry Bennett. New York: Chemical, 1986. ISBN: 0820602043.
Includes over 50,000 definitions. Brevity is the rule, with definitions being no more than four lines.

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. Cleveland: CRC Press, 1913– . Annual. ISSN: 01476262.
Contains basic chemical and physical data for compounds, as well as many other useful tables, constants and formulas, and definitions.

Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 5th ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2004. ISBN: 0471485187.
Covers preparation, manufacturing processes, uses of materials, properties of chemical substances, and chemistry fundamentals.

The Facts On File Dictionary of Chemistry, 3rd ed. edited by John Daintith. New York: Facts On File, 1999. ISBN: 0816039097.
Handy dictionary of terms and concepts.

Lange's Handbook of Chemistry, 15th ed. edited by John A. Dean. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1999. ISBN: 1591241138.
Contains sections on mathematics, general information and conversion tables, atomic and molecular structure, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and thermodynamic and physical properties of compounds.

The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals, 13th ed. edited by Maryadele J. O'Neil, et al. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck, 2001. ISBN: 0911910131.
Description of over 10,000 chemicals, drugs, and biological substances. Entries include name, synonyms and trademarks, molecular formulas, molecular weight, structure, physical data, and annotated literature references. Indexed by name, registry number, therapeutic category and biological activity, and formula.

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ChemFinder.com
http://chemfinder.cambridgesoft.com
Search by chemical name, CAS Number, molecular formula, or molecular weight to obtain information about a particular chemical (physical properties, health information, and uses).

Chemical Periodic Table
www.chemicool.com
Information covered includes general states, energies, oxidation and electrons, appearance and characteristics, reactions, other forms, radius, conductivity, and abundance.

ChemIndustry.com
www.neis.com
A search engine for chemical and related industry professionals, engaged in every discipline, from discovery through development, manufacturing and marketing.

Rolf Claessen’s Chemistry Index
www.claessen.net/chemistry/
Collection of links covering all areas of chemistry.

WebElements Periodic Table
www.webelements.com
Collection of property data on elements.