Kirk‐Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology

For the later half of the twentieth century, Kirk‐Othmer has been the standard encyclopedia for chemical engineering. It is routinely included in literature guides, best reference book lists, etc. This acclaim is not unfounded. Kirk‐Othmer has provided generations of students with a source of long introductory essays about a wide range of topics in chemical engineering. Articles provide ample cited references, occasional diagrams, tables and images and generally include subheadings within the long articles. Wiley's promotional material suggests that this work is aimed at “professionals who wish to learn about technologically important materials, established as well as cutting edge methods,...