Author: Zvi Rappoport
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118438736
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1158
Book Description
The first book in the PATAI Series was published in 1964 and the Series will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2014. This "Golden Jubilee" is accompanied by the publication of the first volume on the chemistry of organogold. In the history of the PATAI Series there was, so far, no volume dedicated to gold alone. In 1999 we published a volume on The Chemistry of Gold and Silver Compounds. Since then a lot of new chemistry using gold has been developed and it is timely to focus a volume on methods and applications of organogold compounds in organic synthesis, reflecting the enormous progress which has been made in the use of gold compounds as reagents and catalysts. A second area of great importance covered in the book is the use of gold surfaces in the synthesis of peptides, proteins and other natural products. A whole range of applications in the area of biochemistry has resulted from these developments. A third area of interest is the synthesis and engineering of nanostructures, where organogold chemistry has opened the door for a wide range of methods and applications in the field of nanoscience and materials science. As with all new volumes, the chapters are first published online in Patai's Chemistry of Functional Groups. Once a volume is completed online, it is then published in print format. The printed book offers the traditional quality of the Patai Book Series, complete with an extensive index.
The Chemistry of Organogold Compounds, 2 Volume Set
Author: Zvi Rappoport
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118438736
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1158
Book Description
The first book in the PATAI Series was published in 1964 and the Series will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2014. This "Golden Jubilee" is accompanied by the publication of the first volume on the chemistry of organogold. In the history of the PATAI Series there was, so far, no volume dedicated to gold alone. In 1999 we published a volume on The Chemistry of Gold and Silver Compounds. Since then a lot of new chemistry using gold has been developed and it is timely to focus a volume on methods and applications of organogold compounds in organic synthesis, reflecting the enormous progress which has been made in the use of gold compounds as reagents and catalysts. A second area of great importance covered in the book is the use of gold surfaces in the synthesis of peptides, proteins and other natural products. A whole range of applications in the area of biochemistry has resulted from these developments. A third area of interest is the synthesis and engineering of nanostructures, where organogold chemistry has opened the door for a wide range of methods and applications in the field of nanoscience and materials science. As with all new volumes, the chapters are first published online in Patai's Chemistry of Functional Groups. Once a volume is completed online, it is then published in print format. The printed book offers the traditional quality of the Patai Book Series, complete with an extensive index.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118438736
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1158
Book Description
The first book in the PATAI Series was published in 1964 and the Series will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2014. This "Golden Jubilee" is accompanied by the publication of the first volume on the chemistry of organogold. In the history of the PATAI Series there was, so far, no volume dedicated to gold alone. In 1999 we published a volume on The Chemistry of Gold and Silver Compounds. Since then a lot of new chemistry using gold has been developed and it is timely to focus a volume on methods and applications of organogold compounds in organic synthesis, reflecting the enormous progress which has been made in the use of gold compounds as reagents and catalysts. A second area of great importance covered in the book is the use of gold surfaces in the synthesis of peptides, proteins and other natural products. A whole range of applications in the area of biochemistry has resulted from these developments. A third area of interest is the synthesis and engineering of nanostructures, where organogold chemistry has opened the door for a wide range of methods and applications in the field of nanoscience and materials science. As with all new volumes, the chapters are first published online in Patai's Chemistry of Functional Groups. Once a volume is completed online, it is then published in print format. The printed book offers the traditional quality of the Patai Book Series, complete with an extensive index.
The Chemistry of Organoboron Compounds, 2 Volume Set
Author:
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119518040
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1205
Book Description
Das führende Referenzwerk für die bororganische Chemie Professor Mark Gandelman und seine Kollegen tauchen tief in die Theorie, Struktur, Analyse, Synthese und Reaktionen der bororganischen Chemie ein. Bororganische Verbindungen kommen als hocheffiziente Reagenzien bei vielen Reaktionen zum Einsatz, darunter bei Kreuzkupplungen und Radikal-Reaktionen. Die renommierten Autoren führen ihr Wissen der organischen und physikalischen Chemie in einem Werk zusammen. In der Regel stammen diese Informationen aus unterschiedlichen Quellen. Dieses Buch konzentriert sich auf vollständig biologisch abbaubare Reagenzien als Gegenpart zu umweltschädlichen Schwermetallkatalysatoren. The Chemistry of Organoboron Compounds bietet umfassende und ausführliche Informationen zu - dem Verhalten bororganischer Verbindungen, - dem Einsatz bororganischer Verbindungen in der organischen Synthese, - kommerziellen Anwendungen bororganischer Verbindungen. The Chemistry of Organoboron Compounds aus der gefeierten Reihe Patai's Chemistry of Functional Groups bietet alle Merkmale, die Leser von der Reihe gewohnt sind, auch ein ausführliches Stichwortverzeichnis.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119518040
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1205
Book Description
Das führende Referenzwerk für die bororganische Chemie Professor Mark Gandelman und seine Kollegen tauchen tief in die Theorie, Struktur, Analyse, Synthese und Reaktionen der bororganischen Chemie ein. Bororganische Verbindungen kommen als hocheffiziente Reagenzien bei vielen Reaktionen zum Einsatz, darunter bei Kreuzkupplungen und Radikal-Reaktionen. Die renommierten Autoren führen ihr Wissen der organischen und physikalischen Chemie in einem Werk zusammen. In der Regel stammen diese Informationen aus unterschiedlichen Quellen. Dieses Buch konzentriert sich auf vollständig biologisch abbaubare Reagenzien als Gegenpart zu umweltschädlichen Schwermetallkatalysatoren. The Chemistry of Organoboron Compounds bietet umfassende und ausführliche Informationen zu - dem Verhalten bororganischer Verbindungen, - dem Einsatz bororganischer Verbindungen in der organischen Synthese, - kommerziellen Anwendungen bororganischer Verbindungen. The Chemistry of Organoboron Compounds aus der gefeierten Reihe Patai's Chemistry of Functional Groups bietet alle Merkmale, die Leser von der Reihe gewohnt sind, auch ein ausführliches Stichwortverzeichnis.
The Chemistry of Hypervalent Halogen Compounds, 2 Volume Set
Author: Berit Olofsson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119352304
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
Book Description
Für das Verständnis der organischen Chemie muss man wissen, worum es sich bei funktionalen Gruppen handelt. Dieses Fachbuch steht ganz in der Tradition der Reihe Patai's Chemistry of Functional Groups. Jeder Band deckt sämtliche Aspekte funktionaler Gruppen ab und behandelt dabei theoretische, analytische, synthetische, biologische Aspekte sowie Belange der Industrie. Hypervalente Halogenverbindungen, insbesondere Jodverbindungen, sind überaus effiziente und selektive Oxidantien für eine Vielzahl funktionaler Gruppen. Die elektrophilen Eigenschaften dieser Reagenzien können auch für die Einführung anderer Funktionalisierungen verwendet werden. Dieser Band ist der erste in der Reihe, die die Eigenschaften und das chemische Verhalten von hypervalentem Jod und Brom, deren Einsatz in der organischen Synthese sowie deren industrielle Anwendung untersucht. Wie bei allen neuen Bänden, werden die Kapitel zunächst online in Patai's Chemistry of Functional Groups veröffentlicht. Wenn ein Band online vervollständigt ist, erfolgt die Herausgabe als Printversion. Die Printfassung entspricht der Qualität, die man von der Patai-Reihe kennt, und bietet auch einen umfassenden Index.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119352304
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1068
Book Description
Für das Verständnis der organischen Chemie muss man wissen, worum es sich bei funktionalen Gruppen handelt. Dieses Fachbuch steht ganz in der Tradition der Reihe Patai's Chemistry of Functional Groups. Jeder Band deckt sämtliche Aspekte funktionaler Gruppen ab und behandelt dabei theoretische, analytische, synthetische, biologische Aspekte sowie Belange der Industrie. Hypervalente Halogenverbindungen, insbesondere Jodverbindungen, sind überaus effiziente und selektive Oxidantien für eine Vielzahl funktionaler Gruppen. Die elektrophilen Eigenschaften dieser Reagenzien können auch für die Einführung anderer Funktionalisierungen verwendet werden. Dieser Band ist der erste in der Reihe, die die Eigenschaften und das chemische Verhalten von hypervalentem Jod und Brom, deren Einsatz in der organischen Synthese sowie deren industrielle Anwendung untersucht. Wie bei allen neuen Bänden, werden die Kapitel zunächst online in Patai's Chemistry of Functional Groups veröffentlicht. Wenn ein Band online vervollständigt ist, erfolgt die Herausgabe als Printversion. Die Printfassung entspricht der Qualität, die man von der Patai-Reihe kennt, und bietet auch einen umfassenden Index.
Kirk-Othmer Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 2 Volume Set
Author: Kirk-Othmer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470047488
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 2762
Book Description
This is an easily-accessible two-volume encyclopedia summarizing all the articles in the main volumes Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fifth Edition organized alphabetically. Written by prominent scholars from industry, academia, and research institutions, the Encyclopedia presents a wide scope of articles on chemical substances, properties, manufacturing, and uses; on industrial processes, unit operations in chemical engineering; and on fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470047488
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 2762
Book Description
This is an easily-accessible two-volume encyclopedia summarizing all the articles in the main volumes Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fifth Edition organized alphabetically. Written by prominent scholars from industry, academia, and research institutions, the Encyclopedia presents a wide scope of articles on chemical substances, properties, manufacturing, and uses; on industrial processes, unit operations in chemical engineering; and on fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field.
The Chemistry of Peroxides, Volume 3
Author:
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118412710
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 957
Book Description
The understanding of functional groups is key for the understanding of all organic chemistry. In the tradition of the Patai Series each volume treats all aspects of functional groups. Each volume contains chapters on the theoretical and physicochemical foundations; on analytical aspects; on reaction mechanisms; on applications in synthesis. Depending on the functional group there are additional chapters on industrial use, on medical use, and on human and environmental toxicity issues. The last volume in the series on the topic (Peroxides Vol. 2) was published in 2006. In the eight years since then a lot of developments have taken place, especially in the areas of synthesis, analysis and a better theoretical understanding of the reaction mechanism, all of which are covered here. As with all new volumes, the chapters are first published online in Patai's Chemistry of Functional Groups. Once a volume is completed online, it is then published in print format. The printed book offers the traditional quality of the Patai Book Series, complete with an extensive index.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118412710
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 957
Book Description
The understanding of functional groups is key for the understanding of all organic chemistry. In the tradition of the Patai Series each volume treats all aspects of functional groups. Each volume contains chapters on the theoretical and physicochemical foundations; on analytical aspects; on reaction mechanisms; on applications in synthesis. Depending on the functional group there are additional chapters on industrial use, on medical use, and on human and environmental toxicity issues. The last volume in the series on the topic (Peroxides Vol. 2) was published in 2006. In the eight years since then a lot of developments have taken place, especially in the areas of synthesis, analysis and a better theoretical understanding of the reaction mechanism, all of which are covered here. As with all new volumes, the chapters are first published online in Patai's Chemistry of Functional Groups. Once a volume is completed online, it is then published in print format. The printed book offers the traditional quality of the Patai Book Series, complete with an extensive index.
The Chemistry of Organocobalt Compounds
Author: Corinne Gosmini
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119692016
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
The Chemistry of Organocobalt Compounds R–Co PATAI’s Chemistry of Functional Groups The Chemistry of Organocobalt Compounds A series of advanced treatises founded by Professor Saul Patai and now under the general editorship of Professors Ilan Marek and Joel F. Liebman PATAI’s Chemistry of Functional Groups publishes comprehensive reviews on all aspects of specific functional groups. Each volume contains outstanding surveys on theoretical and computational aspects, NMR, MS, other spectroscopic methods and analytical chemistry, structural aspects, thermochemistry, photochemistry, synthetic approaches and strategies, synthetic uses and applications in chemical and pharmaceutical industries, biological, biochemical, and environmental aspects. To date, over 150 volumes have been published in the series. Recently Published Titles The Chemistry of Cyclobutanes (2 parts) The Chemistry of Peroxides (Volume 2, 2 parts) The Chemistry of Organozinc Compounds (2 parts) The Chemistry of Anilines (2 parts) The Chemistry of Organomagnesium Compounds (2 parts) The Chemistry of Hydroxylamines, Oximes and Hydroxamic Acids (2 volumes, 4 parts) The Chemistry of Metal Enolates (2 parts) The Chemistry of Organocopper Compounds (2 parts) The Chemistry of Organomanganese Compounds The Chemistry of Organic Selenium and Tellurium Compounds (Volume 3, 2 parts) The Chemistry of Organic Selenium and Tellurium Compounds (Volume 4, 2 parts) The Chemistry of Organoiron Compounds The Chemistry of Metal Phenolates The Chemistry of Peroxides (Volume 3, 2 parts) The Chemistry of Organogold Compounds (2 parts) The Chemistry of Organoaluminum Compounds The Chemistry of Metal Enolates (Volume 2) The Chemistry of Metal Phenolates (Volume 2) The Chemistry of Hypervalent Halogen Compounds (2 parts) The Chemistry of Nitrogen-rich Functional Groups The Chemistry of Organoboron Compounds (2 parts) Forthcoming Titles The Chemistry of Nitrogen-rich Functional Groups (Volume 2) The Chemistry of Organofluorine Compounds PATAI Online PATAI’s Chemistry of Functional Groups is available in electronic format on Wiley Online Library.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119692016
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
The Chemistry of Organocobalt Compounds R–Co PATAI’s Chemistry of Functional Groups The Chemistry of Organocobalt Compounds A series of advanced treatises founded by Professor Saul Patai and now under the general editorship of Professors Ilan Marek and Joel F. Liebman PATAI’s Chemistry of Functional Groups publishes comprehensive reviews on all aspects of specific functional groups. Each volume contains outstanding surveys on theoretical and computational aspects, NMR, MS, other spectroscopic methods and analytical chemistry, structural aspects, thermochemistry, photochemistry, synthetic approaches and strategies, synthetic uses and applications in chemical and pharmaceutical industries, biological, biochemical, and environmental aspects. To date, over 150 volumes have been published in the series. Recently Published Titles The Chemistry of Cyclobutanes (2 parts) The Chemistry of Peroxides (Volume 2, 2 parts) The Chemistry of Organozinc Compounds (2 parts) The Chemistry of Anilines (2 parts) The Chemistry of Organomagnesium Compounds (2 parts) The Chemistry of Hydroxylamines, Oximes and Hydroxamic Acids (2 volumes, 4 parts) The Chemistry of Metal Enolates (2 parts) The Chemistry of Organocopper Compounds (2 parts) The Chemistry of Organomanganese Compounds The Chemistry of Organic Selenium and Tellurium Compounds (Volume 3, 2 parts) The Chemistry of Organic Selenium and Tellurium Compounds (Volume 4, 2 parts) The Chemistry of Organoiron Compounds The Chemistry of Metal Phenolates The Chemistry of Peroxides (Volume 3, 2 parts) The Chemistry of Organogold Compounds (2 parts) The Chemistry of Organoaluminum Compounds The Chemistry of Metal Enolates (Volume 2) The Chemistry of Metal Phenolates (Volume 2) The Chemistry of Hypervalent Halogen Compounds (2 parts) The Chemistry of Nitrogen-rich Functional Groups The Chemistry of Organoboron Compounds (2 parts) Forthcoming Titles The Chemistry of Nitrogen-rich Functional Groups (Volume 2) The Chemistry of Organofluorine Compounds PATAI Online PATAI’s Chemistry of Functional Groups is available in electronic format on Wiley Online Library.
Aniline and Its Analogs
Author: Jagannath B. Lamture, Ph. D.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1642492582
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The human life is simple as well as quite intrigued and it always tries to find solutions to unending problems and challenges. We know that the need is the mother of invention and the scientists in the world are saints of modern age, as based on their tireless efforts the humans have made a significant progress in various fields as telecommunications, information technology, space technology, infrastructures, food technology through green revolution, life-saving drugs, etc. All these fields need chemicals, which must be manufactured at commercial scales. However, the old technologies are handicapped with unlimited limitations for commercial production of these much needed chemicals. As an old man needs help to cross the road, such limitations in the commercial productions of these chemicals are overcome with co-operative effects of other additives as promoters of reaction rates, which in turn help produce the desired products in quantitative yields. Isn’t it interesting to find out what kind of these promoters are, as they have been identified and successfully used through a long journey of innovative, cost-effective process developments with excellent yields and purities of the targeted molecules, which find number of applications in human life. New technologies with above attributes are the essence of this book entitled as “Aniline and its Analogs”, which covers the old and new methods and technologies of their preparations and manufacturing till date, which is compiled by a versatile and an accomplished scientist.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1642492582
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The human life is simple as well as quite intrigued and it always tries to find solutions to unending problems and challenges. We know that the need is the mother of invention and the scientists in the world are saints of modern age, as based on their tireless efforts the humans have made a significant progress in various fields as telecommunications, information technology, space technology, infrastructures, food technology through green revolution, life-saving drugs, etc. All these fields need chemicals, which must be manufactured at commercial scales. However, the old technologies are handicapped with unlimited limitations for commercial production of these much needed chemicals. As an old man needs help to cross the road, such limitations in the commercial productions of these chemicals are overcome with co-operative effects of other additives as promoters of reaction rates, which in turn help produce the desired products in quantitative yields. Isn’t it interesting to find out what kind of these promoters are, as they have been identified and successfully used through a long journey of innovative, cost-effective process developments with excellent yields and purities of the targeted molecules, which find number of applications in human life. New technologies with above attributes are the essence of this book entitled as “Aniline and its Analogs”, which covers the old and new methods and technologies of their preparations and manufacturing till date, which is compiled by a versatile and an accomplished scientist.
N-Heterocyclic Carbenes
Author: Silvia Diez-Gonzalez
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 1782624236
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
In less than 20 years N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) have become well-established ancillary ligands for the preparation of transition metal-based catalysts. This is mainly due to the fact that NHCs tend to bind strongly to metal centres, avoiding the need of excess ligand in catalytic reactions. Also, NHC‒metal complexes are often insensitive to air and moisture, and have proven remarkably resistant to oxidation. This book showcases the wide variety of applications of NHCs in different chemistry fields beyond being simple phosphine mimics. This second edition has been updated throughout, and now includes a new chapter on NHC‒main group element complexes. It covers the synthesis of NHC ligands and their corresponding metal complexes, as well as their bonding and stereoelectronic properties and applications in catalysis. This is complemented by related topics such as organocatalysis and biologically active complexes. Written for organic and inorganic chemists, this book is ideal for postgraduates, researchers and industrialists.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 1782624236
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
In less than 20 years N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) have become well-established ancillary ligands for the preparation of transition metal-based catalysts. This is mainly due to the fact that NHCs tend to bind strongly to metal centres, avoiding the need of excess ligand in catalytic reactions. Also, NHC‒metal complexes are often insensitive to air and moisture, and have proven remarkably resistant to oxidation. This book showcases the wide variety of applications of NHCs in different chemistry fields beyond being simple phosphine mimics. This second edition has been updated throughout, and now includes a new chapter on NHC‒main group element complexes. It covers the synthesis of NHC ligands and their corresponding metal complexes, as well as their bonding and stereoelectronic properties and applications in catalysis. This is complemented by related topics such as organocatalysis and biologically active complexes. Written for organic and inorganic chemists, this book is ideal for postgraduates, researchers and industrialists.
The Chemistry of Nitrogen-rich Functional Groups
Author: Alexander Greer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119311780
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Nitrogen is unique among the non-carbon atoms in its ability to form single, double, and triple bonds with itself, giving rise to a wide range of organic-chemical groups containing several nitrogen atoms in different states and geometries. The present volume surveys the properties and chemical behaviour of all important nitrogen-rich organic-chemical groups, including azides, azimines, aziridines, diazo compounds, nitramines, nitrenes, nitrosamines, polyazine N-oxides, tetrazoles, triazanes, triazenes, and triazoles. A special focus lies on commercially important species which are used, e. g., as powerful explosives. PATAI's Chemistry of Functional Groups publishes comprehensive reviews on all aspects of specific functional groups. Each volume contains outstanding surveys on theoretical and computational aspects, NMR, MS, other spectroscopic methods and analytical chemistry, structural aspects, thermochemistry, photochemistry, synthetic approaches and strategies, synthetic uses and applications in chemical and pharmaceutical industries, biological, biochemical and environmental aspects. To date, almost 150 volumes have been published in the series.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119311780
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Nitrogen is unique among the non-carbon atoms in its ability to form single, double, and triple bonds with itself, giving rise to a wide range of organic-chemical groups containing several nitrogen atoms in different states and geometries. The present volume surveys the properties and chemical behaviour of all important nitrogen-rich organic-chemical groups, including azides, azimines, aziridines, diazo compounds, nitramines, nitrenes, nitrosamines, polyazine N-oxides, tetrazoles, triazanes, triazenes, and triazoles. A special focus lies on commercially important species which are used, e. g., as powerful explosives. PATAI's Chemistry of Functional Groups publishes comprehensive reviews on all aspects of specific functional groups. Each volume contains outstanding surveys on theoretical and computational aspects, NMR, MS, other spectroscopic methods and analytical chemistry, structural aspects, thermochemistry, photochemistry, synthetic approaches and strategies, synthetic uses and applications in chemical and pharmaceutical industries, biological, biochemical and environmental aspects. To date, almost 150 volumes have been published in the series.
Chemistry of Precious Metals
Author: S.A. Cotton
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400914636
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Some 20 years ago, I was privileged to share in writing a book on the descriptive chemistry of the 4d, 5d, 4f and 5f metals that included these eight elements within its compass (S.A. Cotton and F.A. Hart, The Heavy Transition Elements, Macmillan, 1975). This volume shares the same aim of covering the descriptive chemistry of silver, gold and the six platinum metals in some detail at a level suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate study. It does not attempt to be a comprehensive treatise on the chemistry of these metals. It attempts to fill a slot between the general text and the in-depth review or monograph. The organometallic chemistry is confined to a-bonded com pounds in normal oxidation states; compounds with IT-bonding ligands are generally excluded. Their inclusion would have increased the length of the book considerably and, moreover, their recent chemistry has been extensively and expertly reviewed in the new Comprehensive Organometallic Chemistry, II, eds G. Wilkinson, F.G.A. Stone and E.W. Abel, Pergamon, Oxford, 1995.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400914636
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Some 20 years ago, I was privileged to share in writing a book on the descriptive chemistry of the 4d, 5d, 4f and 5f metals that included these eight elements within its compass (S.A. Cotton and F.A. Hart, The Heavy Transition Elements, Macmillan, 1975). This volume shares the same aim of covering the descriptive chemistry of silver, gold and the six platinum metals in some detail at a level suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate study. It does not attempt to be a comprehensive treatise on the chemistry of these metals. It attempts to fill a slot between the general text and the in-depth review or monograph. The organometallic chemistry is confined to a-bonded com pounds in normal oxidation states; compounds with IT-bonding ligands are generally excluded. Their inclusion would have increased the length of the book considerably and, moreover, their recent chemistry has been extensively and expertly reviewed in the new Comprehensive Organometallic Chemistry, II, eds G. Wilkinson, F.G.A. Stone and E.W. Abel, Pergamon, Oxford, 1995.