West, Anthony R. creator text Singapore John Wiley & Sons 2007 monographic 734 p. 1 What is solid state chemistry? 2 Preparative methods 3 Characterization of inorganic solids: applicatons of physical techniques 4 Thermal analysis 5 X-ray diffraction 6 Point groups, space groups and crystal structure 7 Descriptive crystal chemistry 8 Some factors which influence crystal structures 9 Crystal defects and non-stoichiometry 10 Solid solutions 11 Interpretation of phase diagrams 12 Phase transitions 13 Ionic conductivity and solid electrolytes 14 Electronic properties and band theory: metals, semiconductors, inorganic solids, colour 15 Other electrical properties 16 Magnetic properties 17 Optical properties: luminescence, lasers 18 Glass 19 Cement and concrete 20 Refractories 21 Organic solid state chemistry Anthony R. West Solid state chemistry WES/S 541.0421 9788126511075