
Making and studying solids is an expanding branch of chemistry as the worldwide search for new and useful materials continues. Solid-state chemistry is becoming more important as its relevance is recognized to subjects such as optoelectronics and heterogenous catalysis.

A rapidly expanding branch of science, solid-state chemistry grows more and more important as scientists recognize its relevance to subjects as diverse as optoelectronics and heterogeneous catalysis. The first of two volumes, this book concentrates on methods for preparing solids...