This PDF covers the following
topics related to Applied Chemistry : Information for students, Laboratory
experiments, Preparation of stock solutions, Chemical reactions in test tubes,
Acid–base titration, Synthesis of nickel(II) and copper(II) coordination
compounds with amine ligands, Synthesis of aspirin, Separation of liquid
mixtures by distillation, Extraction of caffeine from soft drinks, Reaction
under reflux: synthesis of isoamyl acetate or banana oil, Absorption spectra,
Use of a spectrophotometer to assess the Lambert-Beer law, Standardization of a
permanganate solution by means of a redox titration, Enthalpy of a
neutralization reaction, Electrochemical cells: processes and electromotive
force, Potentiometric determination of the total acidity of vinegar, Estimation
of the pKa of acetic acid, Kinetics of the reaction of a food dye with bleach.
This concise set of notes by IITM
Murthal provides insight into applied chemistry, from essential topics such as
electrochemistry, types of electrolytes, and the principles that govern
oxidation and reduction, leading up to Faraday's laws of electrolysis and the
industrial applications of electrolysis, which is exactly why this can prove so
useful for interested students with a bent towards practical application in
industry. Notes on fuels, lubricants, polymers, and plastics round out the
treatment, giving a fuller appreciation of how chemistry interacts with everyday
materials. It is written for the engineering student, preparing them to apply
chemical principles in a variety of engineering environments.
The
book of John Mastin works very thoroughly and takes up all the information
related to precious stones, be it for the practitioner or the enthusiast. This
manuscript works out the origin of gems in detail and lists their physical
properties-crystalline structure, color, hardness, and specific gravity. An
interesting add-on included in the book is the influence that magnetic and
electric fields will have on gemstones, explaining to the reader the particular
characteristic qualities of each gemstone. From this perspective, the cutting of
stones, imitations, and testing methods are analyzed. Whether for teaching
purposes or simple curiosity, this book is an informative guide for any
interested person in the allure of precious stones, as relevant for the general
public as it is in the jewelry world.