Dynamic Processes in Solids

Chemical kinetics in solids are often dependent on numerous factors, and it’s important for researchers to understand both the interactions relating to these factors, and how their own procedural choices may influence outcomes. Kinetics of Processes in the Solid State provides an authoritative overview of reactions in solids and helps readers quickly and easily identify the kinetic processes at play in their own work. Beginning with an introduction to the nature of solids and transformations, the book goes on to outline rate laws and experimental techniques, followed by such key areas as nucleation, phase transformations and crystallization. Chapters on the kinetics of dehydration, decomposition and polymers follow, before the book concludes by reviewing kinetics in relation to some important applications. Drawing on the experience of its expert author, Dynamic Processes in Solids is a practical introduction to the field for chemists and researchers whose work is directly related to these interactions, and additionally for all those in related fields whose work would be enhanced by an understanding of these processes.

J.E. House is Scholar in Residence, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, Illinois State University. He achieved concentrations in both inorganic and physical chemistry meeting the coursework requirements for a graduate major in both areas. He has successfully taught the senior level inorganic chemistry course at Illinois State University (perhaps 30 times), University of Illinois, Western Kentucky University, and Illinois Wesleyan University. He has authored books in inorganic chemistry, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, and descriptive inorganic chemistry. His research has provided the basis for approximately 150 publications in journals on the topics of solid state chemistry, kinetics, and chemical education. He is also the Series Editor for the series Developments in Physical & Theoretical Chemistry (Elsevier), and Series Editor for the "Chemistry by Invitation" section of The Chemical Educator.