Introduction to Phosphorous Chemistry

This 1981 Introduction To The Chemistry Of A Single Element Phosphorus Covers Many Of The Major Themes Of Chemistry. Important In Inorganic And Organic Chemistry And In Biochemistry Phosphorus Is Also Of Considerable Economic Significance And Plays A Vital Role In The Biosphere. By Presenting A Detailed Treatment Of Selected Topics This Book Provides A Concise Account Of Phosphorus Chemistry Suitable For Anyone With An Interest In The Field. The Book Provides A Survey Of Phosphorus Compounds By Structural And Bond Types A Review Of Physical Methods In Phosphorus Chemistry A Review Of Basicity And Co-Ordination Chemistry Of Phosphorus Donors A Discussion Of Phosphorus In Its Group And A Chapter On Reagents Containing Phosphorus In General Chemistry. A Critical Bibliography Introduces The Reader To The Advanced Literature. S. I. Units Are Used Throughout But C.G.S Units Are Also Given When Appropriate.