CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics

by David R. Lide (Editor)

The CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 88th Edition continues to offer the most authoritative, up-to-date data to scientists around the world. This edition contains NEW tables on Properties of Ionic Liquids, Solubilities of Hydrocarbons in Sea Water, Solubility of Organic Compounds in Superheated Water, and Nutritive Value of Foods. It also updates many tables including Critical Constants, Heats of Vaporization, Aqueous Solubility of Organic Compounds, Vapor Pressure of Mercury, Scientific Abbreviations and Symbols, and Bond Dissociation Energies. The 88th Edition also presents a new Foreword written by Dr. Harold Kroto, a 1996 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.

Genres: Chemistry, Science, Reference, Physics, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Technology

Paperback

First published January 1, 1922

Reviews

[Philip of Macedon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don't let the title fool you. This is 95% chemistry, and maybe 10% physics (5% where the two overlap). Still, it's sort of useful for a (condensed matter) physicist, though not as useful as a number of other standard resources, and practically useless in general for most physicists. I'd imagine if I were a chemist this would be a very important resource. But as a particle physicist this pales in comparison to something like the PDG I get in the mail every 2 years for free. On one hand, I probably wouldn't be so harsh on this if "Physics" wasn't in the title. On the other hand, I wouldn't even own it if "Physics" wasn't in the title. So since this shit cost me well over a hundred bucks I'm not about to baby it with some kind of even-handed review from a non-physicist perspective. As its title demands, it requires the perspective of chemists and physicists both. Don't put physics in the title of your book if it doesn't make up a bulk of the contents. I got this probably seven or so years ago, so I'm not bothered by its useless contents any longer. I just look at it on the shelf every now and then, frowning and shaking my head every time I see "Physics" in the title. If you're a physicist you'll find this useless, unless you're in the field of condensed matter or molecular physics. And then, only if your work heavily overlaps with chemistry.

[Jocelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put it down. A fascinating read..cover to cover. My arms hurt.

[Jamal]

ketabe mogadas

[saf · Rating 4 out of 5]

really helpful for physical, inorganic and organic chem labs. has everything you need, but is pretty big to carry around so I suggest printing out / scanning your most frequently used pages.

[Hacksaw · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reviewing a reference book seems slightly silly, but whatever. The Venerable CRC continues to earn its reputation, at least up to this point.

To be honest, with the Internet at my fingertips, I haven't opened this book in more than a decade.

I'll prolly donate it it to someone who will get the book to the third world, where it can be useful again.

If you value paper books, and need a reference like this, it's the one to get.

[Lou Rocama · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite book.
I'm not kidding.
I'll go to look up the molecular weight of theophylline and find myself looking at ionization energies two hours later. Or crystal packing in minerals, or phase diagrams, or mineral content of various foods. There are a lot of possibilities for distracting me from my original purpose.
Mine is the 89th edition.

[Steve Stuart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This reference book is indispensable for any practicing chemist, or chemistry student. Many schools and companies have access to the online version, but it's still handy to have a copy on your desk, or in your lab. Get any edition you like, the data doesn't change much from year to year.

[Steve B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Are you a science geek? This must be in your collection. A massive repository for chemical structures and physics. Great for cuddling up with a cup of cocoa and warm fire.

[R to the -izzo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plenty of info in here for everyone. If you have already read this don't spoil it for me.

[Dan Tice · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Good Book.

[Ian Potter]

Not much to review...it's a textbook. Just thought I'd add some of the books from my bookshelf at work (though I have the 92nd edition).

[Rion Shupe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Any physical scientist that applies such knowledge worships this tome. Even a non-practicing science fan with healthy curiosity needs a CRC for appetite whetting reference.

[Karlitos]

i am crazy

[Rakesh Verma]

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