Chemical Technicians' Ready Reference Handbook, 5th Edition

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THE DEFINITIVE CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRY REFERENCE--FULLY REVISED

Updated to reflect the latest developments in operational procedures for today's sophisticated chemical technologies, Chemical Technicians' Ready Reference Handbook, Fifth Edition, remains the undisputed classic in the field. Expanded to include coverage for process operators, this authoritative resource contains in-depth details on chemical safety, laboratory procedures, chemical nomenclature, basic electricity, laboratory statistics, and instrumental techniques. Step-by-step directions for performing virtually every laboratory task are also included in this practical guide.

COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE INCLUDES:Chemical process industry workers and government regulationsChemical plant and laboratory safetyChemical handling and hazard communicationHandling compressed gasesPressure and vacuumMathematics review and conversion tablesStandard operating proceduresLaboratory glasswarepH measurementBasic electricitySamplingLaboratory filtrationRecrystallizationThe balanceGravimetric analysisPreparation of solutionsProcess analyzersPlumbing, valves, and pumpsPhysical properties and determinationsExtractionDistillation and evaporationInorganic and organic chemistry reviewChemical calculations and concentration expressionsVolumetric analysisChromatographySpectroscopyAtomic absorption spectroscopy