Fluorine
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Fluorine

A Paradoxical Element

  1. 271 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Fluorine

A Paradoxical Element

About this book

Fluorine: A Paradoxical Element, Volume Five, deals with the link between fluorine, humanity and the environment. It is divided into three main sections, including i) The history and developmental stages of fluorinated products, ii) Awareness of its importance in our environment, and iii) Recent contributions of fluoride products in medicine, pharmacy and our daily lives. Made engaging through interesting figures and accessible language, and written by a leading expert, Professor Tressaud, the book supports the work of scientists working in materials, toxicology and environmental science. It complements the author's edited series, Progress in Fluorine Science, covering recent advances.- Describes background and contextual information regarding the history, development of understanding, and applications of this important element- Explores the impacts of fluorine, both positive and negative, in the environment and biological systems- Includes applied, real-world information from agencies, such as CNRS, NASA, HWS and DOH

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Information

Publisher
Elsevier
Year
2018
Print ISBN
9780128129906
eBook ISBN
9780128129913
Topic
Ciencias físicas
Subtopic
Química inorgánica

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Quotation
  5. Copyright
  6. Foreword
  7. Introduction
  8. 1: History and milestones of fluorine and fluorinated products through the centuries
  9. 2: Fluorine, a key element for the 21st century
  10. 3: Fluorinated compounds in our environment: Fluorine, friend or foe for humanity?
  11. Conclusions: What future for fluorine and fluorine products?
  12. Books on fluorine chemistry and fluoride products (2000–2018)
  13. Index
  14. Acronyms and definitions quoted in the text
  15. Acknowledgments