Polymorphism in Molecular Crystals (International Union of Crystallography Monographs on Crystallography) - Softcover

Bernstein, Joel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199236569 ISBN 13: 9780199236565

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Polymorphism--the multiplicity of structures or forms--is a term that is used in many disciplines. In chemistry it refers to the existence of more than one crystal structure for a particular chemical substance. The properties of a substance are determined by its composition and by its structure. In the last two decades, there has been a sharp rise in the interest in olymorphic systems, as an intrinsically interesting phenomenon, and as an increasingly important component in the development and marketing of a variety of materials based on organic molecule (e.g. pharmaceuticals, dyes and pigments, explosives etc). This book summarizes and brings up to date the current knowledge and understanding of polymorphism of molecular crystals, and concentrates it in one comprehensive source. The book will be invaluable reference for students, researchers, and professionals in the field.

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About the Author

Joel Bernstein is a professor of chemistry at Ben-Gurion Univeristy of the Negev

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199236569
• ISBN 13: 9780199236565
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 428