Chemistry Subject Guide

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

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Combined Chemical Dictionary

The Combined Chemical Dictionary online holds information on organic compounds, natural products, inorganic and organometallic compounds, pharmacological agents, and analytical reagents. Includes descriptive and numerical data on chemical, physical and biological properties, systematic and common names, literature references and structure diagrams.

Credo Reference 

Full text online from over 400 encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference books. Search a topic, build a concept map or browse information sources organized by subject. Find text, images, sound files, sortable data tables and more.

Dictionary of Substances and Their Effects

Information about over 4,000 chemicals including: basic identification, uses and occurrence, physical properties, ecotoxicity, environmental fate and legislation.

Call Number: RA1193.D53 1992 -- Location: Science Reference

Encyclopedic Dictionary of Polymers (E-Book)

Defines each entry in the dictionary, and also gives a complete expression, chemical structure and mathematic expression where applicable.

Gale Encyclopedia of Science

Covers all major areas of science, providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology.

Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary

A compendium of technical data and information including descriptions of chemicals, raw materials, processes and equipment, expanded definitions of chemical entities, phenomena, and terminology, descriptions or identifications of trademarked products used in chemical industries. Also contains short biographies of notable chemists.

Call Number: QD5 .C5 1997 -- Location: Science Reference

IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology

Also known as the "Gold Book".  Contains chemical nomenclature, terminology, symbols and units from from IUPAC recommendations and other source documents.  Can search the compendium by term, view various indexes, or search by chemical structure.

Kirk-Othmer encyclopedia of chemical technology

This resource contains excellent 25-35 page scholarly articles on every aspect of chemical engineering and processes.  Includes information on many related areas such as solar energy, fuel cells, and petroleum engineering. Click "Search in this book" link in the upper right hand corner to do a keyword search.  Otherwise, use the "Browse by topic or title" links on the left hand side.

McGraw-Hill dictionary of chemistry, 2nd ed. (E-Book)

Dictionary focuses on analytical chemistry, general chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and spectroscopy.

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