Handbook of Solvents, Volume 1 Properties [Hardcover]

Each chapter in this volume is focused on a specific set of solvent properties which determine its choice, effect on properties of solutes and solutions, properties of different groups of solvents and the summary of their applications' effect. This includes effects?on health and environment (given in tabulated form), swelling of solids in solvents, solvent diffusion and drying processes, nature of interaction of solvent and solute in solutions, acid-base interactions, effect of solvents on spectral and other electronic properties of solutions, effect of solvents on rheology of solution, aggregation of solutes, permeability, molecular structure, crystallinity, configuration, and conformation of dissolved high molecular weight compounds, methods of application of solvent mixtures to enhance the range of their applicability, and effect of solvents on chemical reactions and reactivity of dissolved substances.

• Provides key insight to help engineers and scientists select the best solvent for the job
• Practical information and ideas to improve existing processes involving solvents
• Brings together the latest advances in solvent technology and applications

1. Introduction
2. Fundamental Principles Governing Solvents Use
3. Production Methods, Properties, And Main Applications
4. General Principles Governing Dissolution Of Materials In Solvents
5. Solubility Of Selected Systems And Influence Of Solutes
6. Swelling
7. Solvent Transport Phenomena
8. Mixed Solvents
9. Acid-base Interactions
10. Other Properties Of Solvents, Solutions, And Products Obtained From Solutions
11. Effect Of Solvent On Chemical Reactions And Reactivity
12. Methods Of Solvent Detection And lCZ