Stability constants of metal-ion complexes (Sillen, Lars Gunnar; Martell, Arthur E.)

Abstract

with the field will probably find something new; the reviewer was particularly intrigued with the estimation of the density of the mosquito population by isotope dilution of radioactive mosquitos, bred in P32 and released to mix with wild ones. Besides the extensive discussions of the usual isotope techniques (with heavy emphasis on the tracing of genetic material , protein biosynthesis and metabolic pathways in general) there are sections on the chemistry and physics of isotopes, their methods of preparation, units of measure (curies, roentgens, atom percent excess), health hazards, and separation methods. Every single section of the book is highly recommended. Excellent references for further reading are appended to each chapter, and the material is right up-to-date-at least one reference to 1964, and many from 1962 were noted. Only one minor typographical error was observed. This compilation of tables presents the stability constants of both inorganic ami organic ligands as they are reported in the literature through 1960. A table for each ligand lists the constant for each metallic ion, along with the method of determination, the temperature, the medium , and the original reference. An index of inorganic and organic ligands by name and an index of metals are included. An earlier version of this work was published in two volumes during 1957-58. This edition has been expanded to include some older data omitted in the first publication and includes redox equilibria and the extraction of inorganic ligands into nonaqueous solvents. (single copy). The present volume continues the publication of the second edition of this extensive encyclopedia. The topical coverage is even wider than in the first edition although t he main emphasis is still on chemical processes. The emphasis makes the encyclopedia particularly valuable since information of this type is difficult to find in the usual pure chemistry or chemical engineering literature.