This title is Volume 1 of a 2 Volume set. - Contents - Introduction - Abbreviations - PART 1. NATURAL WAXES - 1. PARAFFIN WAX - Occurrence in Nature - Composition of Petroleum - Grades of Paraffin Wax - Manufacture of Paraffin Waxes - Composition of Paraffin Waxes - Properties of Paraffin Waxes - Wax-Oil Mixtures - Miscellaneous Data - Physical Properties of Some Commercial Waxes - 2. MICROCRYSTALLINE WAXES - Differences Between Microcrystalline and Paraffin Waxes - Fractional Crystallization of Petroleum Waxes - Properties of Microcrystalline Waxes - Oxidized Microcrystalline Waxes - Petrolatum - Uses of Microcrystalline Waxes - Miscellaneous Data - Properties of Some Commercial Microcrystalline Waxes - 3. OTHER MINERAL WAXES - Montan Wax - Lignite Wax - Ozocerite - Ceresin - Utah Wax - Peat Wax - 4. VEGETABLE WAXES - Bayberry - Candelilla - Carnauba - Cotton - Esparto - Fir - Japan - Ouricury - Palm - Rice-Oil - Sugar Cane - Ucuhuba - Cocoa Butter - 5. ANIMAL WAXES - Beeswax - Chinese Wax - Shellac Wax - Spermaceti - Wool Wax - PART 2. : SYNTHETIC WAXES 6. FATTY ALCOHOLS AND ACID - Cetyl Alcohol - Lanette Wax - Stearyl Alcohol - Stearic Acid - Palmitic Acid - Myristic Acid - 7. FATTY ACID ESTERS AND GLYCERIDES - Glyceryl Stearates - Glycol Fatty-Acid Stearates - Sorbitol Stearates - Polyethylene Glycol Stearates - Properties of Selected Commercial Products - 8. HYDROGENATED OILS - Properties of Selected Commercial Products - 9. KETONES, AMINES, AMIDES - Stearone, Laurone - Aliphatic Amines - Aliphatic Amides - Properties of Some Commercial Products - 10. CHLORONAPHTHALENES - 11. SYNTHETIC MINERAL WAXES - Fisher-Tropsch Waxes - Duroxon Waxes - 12. SYNTHETIC ANIMAL WAXES - Synthetic Beeswax - Modified Spermaceti Waxes - Modified Lanolin Waxes - 13. MISCELLANEOUS SYNTHETIC WAXES - Oxazoline - Experimental Waxes -

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A practical approach to chemical reaction kinetics from basic concepts to laboratory methods featuring numerous real-world examples and case studies This book focuses on fundamental aspects of reaction kinetics with an emphasis on mathematical methods for analyzing experimental data and interpreting results. It describes basic concepts of reaction kinetics, parameters for measuring the progress of chemical reactions, variables that affect reaction rates, and ideal reactor performance. Mathematical methods for determining reaction kinetic parameters are described in detail with the help of real-world examples and fully-worked step-by-step solutions. Both analytical and numerical solutions are exemplified. The book begins with an introduction to the basic concepts of stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics. This is followed by chapters featuring in-depth discussions of reaction kinetics; methods for studying irreversible reactions with one, two and three components; reversible reactions; and complex reactions. In the concluding chapters the author addresses reaction mechanisms, enzymatic reactions, data reconciliation, parameters, and examples of industrial reaction kinetics. Throughout the book industrial case studies are presented with step-by-step solutions, and further problems are provided at the end of each chapter. * Takes a practical approach to chemical reaction kinetics basic concepts and methods * Features numerous illustrative case studies based on the author s extensive experience in the industry * Provides essential information for chemical and process engineers, catalysis researchers, and professionals involved in developing kinetic models * Functions as a student textbook on the basic principles of chemical kinetics for homogeneous catalysis * Describes mathematical methods to determine reaction kinetic parameters with the help of industrial case studies, examples, and step-by-step solutions Chemical Reaction Kinetics is a valuable working resource for academic researchers, scientists, engineers, and catalyst manufacturers interested in kinetic modeling, parameter estimation, catalyst evaluation, process development, reactor modeling, and process simulation. It is also an ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate-level courses in chemical kinetics, homogeneous catalysis, chemical reaction engineering, and petrochemical engineering, biotechnology.

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This volume contains an archival record of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Microfluidics Based Microsystems - Fundamentals and App- cations held in Ce ?me-Izmir, Turkey, August 23-September 4, 2009. ASIs are intended to be high-level teaching activity in scientific and technical areas of current concern. In this volume, the reader may find interesting chapters and various microsystems fundamentals and applications. As the world becomes increasingly concerned with terrorism, early - spot detection of terrorist's weapons, particularly bio-weapons agents such as bacteria and viruses are extremely important. NATO Public Diplomacy division, Science for Peace and Security section support research, Advanced Study Institutes and workshops related to security. Keeping this policy of NATO in mind, we made such a proposal on Microsystems for security. We are very happy that leading experts agreed to come and lecture in this important NATO ASI. We will see many examples that will show us Microfluidics usefulness for rapid diagnostics following a bioterrorism attack. For the applications in national security and anti-terrorism, microfluidic system technology must meet the challenges. To develop microsystems for security and to provide a comprehensive state-of-the-art assessment of the existing research and applications by treating the subject in considerable depth through lectures from eminent professionals in the field, through discussions and panel sessions are very beneficial for young scientists in the field."

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