High Vacuum Techniques for Chemical Syntheses and Measurements [Paperback]

This 1989 book describes the principles and techniques of isolating air-sensitive chemicals from the atmosphere.This 1989 book describes the fundamental principles and construction techniques of this important method of isolating air-sensitive chemicals from the atmosphere. It aids the chemist in deciding whether to use high-vacuum techniques and explains how they can be constructed. The unique approach to glass HV systems is intended for chemists in every branch of the field.This 1989 book describes the fundamental principles and construction techniques of this important method of isolating air-sensitive chemicals from the atmosphere. It aids the chemist in deciding whether to use high-vacuum techniques and explains how they can be constructed. The unique approach to glass HV systems is intended for chemists in every branch of the field.In the only up-to-date book concerning high vacuum systems for chemists, Plesch describes the fundamental principles and construction techniques of this important method of isolating air-sensitive chemicals from the atmosphere. The intent of this instructional book is to enable chemists to decide whether high vacuum techniques (HVT) can benefit them and if so, how they can construct and implement an HV system. While other books on the subject have dealt only with metal HV systems for physicists, this unique approach to the glass HV system is intended for chemists in every branch of the field.1. Fundamentals; 2. The main vacuum line; 3. Appliances and procedures; 4. Purification, including drying; 5. Doing chemistry with high vacuum systems. ...a very useful addition to the bookshelf and one which, by advocating simplicity of operation, will give the reader confidence to use high vacuum systems in dealing with air-sensitive compounds... Chemistry in Britain