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Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction presents a wide range of the synthetic and physical techniques used to prepare and characterize solids. Going beyond this, this largely nonmathematical introduction to solid state chemistry includes the bonding and electronic, magnetic, electrical and optical properties of solids.
Preface to the Fifth Edition
Preface to the Fourth Edition
An Introduction to Crystal Structures
Physical Methods for Characterizing Solids
Synthesis of Solids
Solids: Bonding and Electronic Properties
Defects and Nonstoichiometry
Solid-State Materials for Batterie
Microporous and Mesoporous Solids
Optical Properties of Solids
Magnetic and Electrical Properties
Superconductivity
Nanostructures
Nanostructural Carbon
Sustainability