Table of Contents

What is Solid State Chemistry?

Preparative Methods.

Characterization of Inorganic Solids: Application of PhysicalTechniques.

Thermal Analysis.

X-ray Diffraction.

Point Groups, Space Groups and Crystal Structure.

Descriptive Crystal Chemistry.

Some Factors Which Influence Crystal Structure.

Crystal Defects and Non-Stoichiometry.

Solid Solutions.

Interpretation of Phase Diagrams.

Phase Transitions.

Ionic Conductivity and Solid Electrolytes.

Electronic Properties and Band Theory: Metals, Semiconductors,Inorganic Solids, Colour.

Other Electrical Properties.

Magnetic Properties.

Optical Properties: Luminescence, Lasers.

Glass.

Cement and Concrete.

Refractories.

Organic Solid State Chemistry.

Appendixes.

Index.

About the Author

Anthony R. West is the author of Solid State Chemistry and Its Applications, published by Wiley.