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American Chemical Society Official website of the American Chemistry Society. Contains high quality information related to the field and science of chemistry. Website features include Molecule of the Week, news on emerging science, and articles regarding current research in chemistry. Includes information on chemistry publications, careers and education. Chemguide Easy to use website designed especially for chemistry students. Provides an option to limit searches to Chemguide website or conduct a full Google search. The main menu lists annotated topics including subjects such as inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and properties of organic compounds. Click on main headings for links to narrower topics or terms which provide concise and understandable explanations, definitions and diagrams. Maintained by Jim Clark, a former chemistry teacher in the UK. Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) Free database of chemical substances or mixtures and their toxicity. Provides information on human exposure, environmental aspects, emergency procedures and pharmacology. Includes over 5000 chemical records. Available searches include chemical name, trade name or subject. Peer-reviewed information, part of the Toxicology Data Network sponsored by the National Institute of Health. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry The Internet Public Library / Chemical Sciences (Chemistry) A portal to numerous websites on the subject of chemistry. Resources include an Acid and Base pH Tutorial and a link to the highly rated General Chemistry Online, a website designed for beginning chemistry students. Also provides links to chemistry magazines and societies from around the world. All websites are reviewed and recommended by librarians. NIST Virtual Library / Chemistry An authoritative and well organized website with information on all aspects of chemistry. Presents numerous links to a wide-range of online resources, including the respected Chemistry WebBook, a free government sponsored database. Provides information on numerous chemistry topics such as periodic and nuclide tables, molecular weight and DNA technologies. Sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Nobel Laureates in Chemistry http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/chemistry/laureates Organic Chemistry Resources Worldwide http://www.organicworldwide.net Royal Society of Chemistry WebElements
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Worldwide chemistry organization committed to the advancement of the field and science of chemistry. This organization seeks to address world issues and works to apply the chemical sciences to better mankind. Provides updates to the chemistry community on current news, research and publications worldwide. Also provides additional links to websites of interest to chemistry students or professionals.
Online resource listing all Nobel Laureates in Chemistry since 1901. Click on the recipients name for a photo and brief description of why award was received. Links to award winners biographies, interviews and lectures are also available. Provides an excellent snapshot of historic accomplishments in the field of chemistry. Official website of the Nobel Foundation.
Internet resource dedicated to the field of organic chemistry. Coverage includes publications, analytical techniques, spectroscopy, reaction components, compound classes, structural analysis, communication and research. Well organized, easy to use and updated frequently. Sponsored by Koen Van Aken, a Belgian chemist.
Official website of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Europe's largest chemistry organization. This well-organized resource provides links to current chemistry events, news and resources. Site searches are available, as are guided searches on topics such as organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry. Includes information on chemistry publications, careers and education.
Award winning online periodic table of the elements. Click on an element for additional information including name, symbol, atomic number and weight. Includes illustrations, full description and isolation information. Sponsored by Dr. Mark J. Winter, chemistry professor at the University of Sheffield in England.
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The ACS Style Guide: Effective Communication of Scientific Information / American Chemical Society REF QD 8.5 .A25 2006 Description: This official style guide for scientific publications is published by the American Chemical Society. It includes information on writing style, online submission, ethics of scientific communication, copyright, peer-review and citations. Appendixes include abbreviations, chemical compounds, chemical names, numbers, symbols and chemical structures. Chemistry: Foundations and Applications / J.J. Lagowski, ed. REF QD.C48 2004 Description: This encyclopedia is an excellent basic set, covering all aspects of chemistry. Scope is broad and includes such topics as environmental, physical, organic and inorganic chemistry. Four volumes are arranged in alphabetical order by entry. Articles are easy to understand and include diagrams and illustrations. Chemistry Resources in the Electronic Age / Judith A. Bazler REF QD9.3 .B39 2003 Description: Well-organized manual designed to guide users to reliable internet resources on the subject of chemistry. Suggested resources cover all aspects of chemistry and include websites for online dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks and tutorials. Entries include title, URL, suggested audience and helpful keywords for additional searches. The Condensed Chemical Dictionary / rev. by Gessner Hawley REF QD5.C5 1976 Description: This dictionary of chemicals is considered a classic. Brief entries describe chemical substances, chemistry techniques and processes. Chemical definitions include CAS numbers, toxicity, reactivity and chemical reactions. Trusted reference resource for almost 100 years. Includes appendixes. Most current edition issued in 2007, renamed Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary. CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics / CRC Press REF QD65.H3 (2003) Description: This classic handbook provides accurate ready reference information on chemical and physical data. Comprehensive single volume includes data, tables and index. Tables cover topics such as physical constants, isotopes, abbreviations and symbols. Published since 1913 by the Chemical Rubber Company. Encyclopedia of Forensic Science / Suzanne Bell REF HV8073.B425 2004 Description: Encyclopedia focusing on the topic of forensic chemistry. Includes over 600 entries on forensic science, plus 14 essays that apply forensics to current issues such as terrorism and drug testing. Entries cover subjects such as DNA, fingerprints and careers in forensic science. Includes photos, illustrations, bibliographical references and index. Facts on File Dictionary of Inorganic Chemistry / John Daintith, ed. REF QD5.F34 2004 Description: Brief definitions of common and essential terms related to the field and science of inorganic chemistry. Also provides information on inorganic compounds and reaction mechanisms. Includes appendixes, periodic table, Greek alphabet and suggested websites for additional information. Contains over 2000 entries. Lange’s Handbook of Chemistry / John A. Dean, ed. REF QD65.L36 1973 Description: This classic ready-reference handbook contains data and facts related to the field and science of chemistry. Comprehensive information covers topics such as organic and inorganic compounds, spectroscopy, conversion tables and basic laboratory safety information. Also contains information on molecular structure, electrochemistry and thermodynamic properties. A valuable chemistry resource, published for over 70 years. Most recent edition published in 2005. McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology / McGraw Hill REF Q121.M3 2007 Description: Comprehensive encyclopedia set covering all disciplines in science, including physical, natural and applied. Authoritative and readable articles make this an extremely useful resource. 20 volumes include illustrations, bibliographies and index. Contains over 7000 articles. The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals / Maryadele J. O’Neil, ed. REF RS51.M4 2006 Description: Classic science publication that provides information about chemicals, drugs and biologicals. Data includes chemical name, synonyms, CAS number, formulas, molecular weight and isolation. Information relates to many branches of chemistry including biochemistry, pharmacology and the environment. Includes tables and index.
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The Joy of Chemistry: The Amazing Science of Familiar Things / Cathy Cobb & Monty L. Fetterolf Main Stacks: QD35 .C56 2005 Description: This interesting book presents the principles of chemistry through experiments, which can be recreated at home using everyday household items. Contains easy to understand information, supplemented by examples, demonstrations and illustrations. Topics include atoms, molecules and chemical reactions. Touches on various branches of chemistry, including forensic chemistry, chemistry of everyday life and biochemistry. Researched and written by chemists. Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine / David Hoffmann Main Stacks: RM666 .H33 H6444 2003 Description: This title provides comprehensive information on herbs and their medicinal properties. Discusses the chemical properties of herbs, including their toxicology and provides information on the effects of herbal treatments on various body systems. Others topics covered include phytochemistry, carbohydrates and alkaloids. Includes glossary and illustrations. Napoleon’s Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History / Penny Le Couteur, Jay Burreson Main Stacks: QD37 .L34 2003 Description: This book analyzes 17 molecules and the effect they had on world history. Explores how items such as ascorbic acid, nitro compounds, nylon, nicotine and caffeine impacted mankind. Interesting popular science publication on the topic of chemistry. Researched and written by a college chemistry teacher and industrial chemist. Sample Preparation Techniques in Analytical Chemistry / Somenath Mitra, ed. Main Stacks: QD75.4.S24 S26 2003 Description: Presents a discussion of techniques and practices used in a modern analytic chemistry laboratory. Topics include DNA and RNA, extraction, isolation, spectroscopy, microscopy, sample preparation and quality control. This well written manual also includes diagrams. Author is a professor of Chemistry and Environmental science at New Jersey Institute of Technology. The Stuff of Life: Profiles of the Molecules That Make Us Tick / Eric P. Widmaier Main Stacks: QP514.2 .W497 2002 Description: This handbook focuses on the processes and substances that compose the human body. Discusses molecules and their effect on body functions such as digestion, body fluids, muscles and respiration. Easy to understand popular science publication on the subject of biochemistry. Written by a Boston University biologist. Vanity, Vitality, and Virility: The Science Behind the Products You Love to Buy / John Emsley Main Stacks: QD75.22 .E47 2004 Description: This book discusses the chemistry of everyday products. Topics range from lipstick and skin care to medicine and food. Chemicals discussed include both current and historical information. This popular science title includes a glossary and bibliographic references. A Well-Ordered Thing: Dmitrii Mendeleev and the Shadow of the Periodic Table / Michael D. Gordin Main Stacks: QD22 .M43 G67 2004 Description: Biography of Dmitrii Mendeleev, world famous Russian scientist credited with creating the periodic table. Discusses his scientific career as well as his desire for social change in Russia. Includes bibliographical references and photographs. Researched and written by a Princeton historian of Science and Russian history.
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