Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology

Welcome to the online home of the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology .

Written by prominent scholars from industry, academia, and research institutions, the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology presents a wide scope of articles on chemical substances—including their properties, manufacturing, and uses. It also focuses on industrial processes and unit operations in chemical engineering, as well as covering fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field. Additionally, environmental and health issues concerning chemical technology are also addressed.

Key features of the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology Online include:

• Over 1,000 articles -- with content updated regularly
• New and updated articles keep the online version on the cutting edge of chemical technology
• Previous versions of articles are archived for posterity
• An easy to use interface that allows one to Search or Browse through the articles for quick reference and convenience

To Search for a Topic by Phrase, Author, Article Title, or Keywords:
Click on the Search in this Title box at the top right of this screen.

To Browse the Alphabetical and Subject Lists of Articles:
Click on the Browse Articles link at the top of this screen.

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