Environmental Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers

Table of Contents
1. Inorganic Chemicals in the Environment
2. Inorganic Chemistry
3. Industrial Inorganic Chemistry
4. Properties of Inorganic Compounds
5. Sources and Types of Inorganic Pollutants
6. Introduction Into the Environment
7. Transformation of Inorganic Chemicals in the Environment
8. Environmental Regulations
9. Removal of Inorganic Compounds From the Environment

Front-Matter_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-for-Engineers
	Front Matter
Copyright_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-for-Engineers
	Copyright
Author-Biography_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-for-Engineers
	Author Biography
Preface_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-for-Engineers
	Preface
Chapter-One---Inorganic-Chemicals-in-_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry
	Inorganic Chemicals in the Environment
		Introduction
		The Environment
			Structure of the Atmosphere
				Composition
				Chemical Activity
			The Aquasphere
				Freshwater Regions
				Marine Regions
			The Geosphere and Terrestrial Biosphere
				Composition of Soil
				Soil Pollution
		Inorganic Chemistry and the Environment
		Use and Misuse of Inorganic Chemicals
		Inorganic Chemicals in the Environment
			Indigenous Chemicals
			Nonindigenous Chemicals
		Chemistry and Engineering
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-Two---Inorganic-Chemi_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-for-Eng
	Inorganic Chemistry
		Introduction
		Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds
		Classification of Inorganic Chemicals
		The Periodic Table
		Bonding and Molecular Structure
			Bonding Types
			Ionization Energy
			Electron Affinity
		Reactions and Stoichiometry
		Acid-Base Chemistry
			Reactions of Acids and Alkalis
			Brønsted-Lowry Acids and Bases
			Lewis Acids and Bases
			Oxides and Salts
		Minerals
		References
Chapter-Three---Industrial-Inorgani_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-f
	Industrial Inorganic Chemistry
		Introduction
		The Inorganic Chemicals Industry
			Historical Aspects
			The Modern Industry
		The Production of Inorganic Chemicals
			Ammonia
			Ammonium Nitrate
			Ammonium Phosphate
			Ammonium Sulfate
			Brine Purification
			Caustic Soda Processing
			Chlor-Alkali Chemicals
			Chlorine Processing
			Hydrochloric Acid
			Hydrofluoric Acid
			Hydrogen Production
			Nitric Acid and Nitrogen Compounds
				Nitric Acid
				Nitrogen Compounds
			Phosphoric Acid and Phosphorus Compounds
				Phosphoric Acid
				Phosphorus Compounds
			Sodium Carbonate
			Sulfuric Acid
			Sulfur Recovery
			Titanium Dioxide
		Inorganic Polymers
		Inorganic Pigments
		References
Chapter-Four---Properties-of-Inorgan_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-
	Properties of Inorganic Compounds
		Introduction
		Bond Lengths and Bond Strengths
		Physical Properties
			Colligative Properties
			Ideal Gas Law
			Boiling Point
			Formula Weight
			Dernsity
			Melting Point
			Freezing Point
			Triple Point
			Solubility
			Partition Coefficient
			Vapor Pressure
			Refractive Index
			Thermal Conductivity
			Viscosity
			Electrical Properties
			Magnetic Properties
			Optical Properties
			Specific Heat
		Critical Properties
		Reactive Chemicals
			General Aspects
			Water-Sensitive Chemicals
		Catalysts
			Homogeneous Catalysis
			Heterogenous Catalysis
		Corrosivity
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-Five---Sources-and-Types-of-Ino_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemist
	Sources and Types of Inorganic Pollutants
		Introduction
		Sources
			Air pollution
			Water Pollution
			Land Pollution
		Fly Ash and Bottom Ash
			Fly Ash
			Bottom Ash
			Boiler Slag
		Characterization of Inorganic Compounds
			Physical Characteristics
				Melting Points and Boiling Points
				Color and Crystal Shape
				Elemental Analysis
				Chromatography
			Spectroscopic and Structural Methods
				UV-Vis Absorption Spectroscopy
				Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy
				Raman Spectroscopy
				Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
				Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
				Mass Spectrometry
				X-Ray Diffraction Crystallography
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-Six---Introduction-Into-the_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-f
	Introduction Into the Environment
		Introduction
		Minerals
		Release Into the Environment
			Dispersion
			Dissolution
			Emulsification
			Evaporation
			Leaching
			Sedimentation or Adsorption
			Spreading
			Sublimation
		Types of Chemicals
		Physical Properties and Distribution in the Environment
		References
Chapter-Seven---Transformation-of-Inorganic_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Che
	Transformation of Inorganic Chemicals in the Environment
		Introduction
		Chemical and Physical Transformation
			Chemical Transformation
			Physical Transformation
		Inorganic Reactions
			Hydrolysis Reactions
			Photolysis Reactions
			Radioactive Decay
			Rearrangement Reactions
			Redox Reactions
		Catalysts
		Sorption and Dilution
			Adsorption
			Absorption
			Dilution
		Biodegradation
		Chemistry in the Environment
			Chemistry in the Atmosphere
			Chemistry in the Aquasphere
			Chemistry in the Terrestrial Biosphere
		References
Chapter-Eight---Environmental-Reg_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-for
	Environmental Regulations
		Introduction
		Environmental Impact of Production Processes
			Air Pollution
			Water Pollution
			Soil Pollution
		Environmental Regulations in the United States
			Clean Air Act
			Clean Water Act
			Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
			Hazardous Materials Transportation Act
			Occupational Safety and Health Act
			Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
			Safe Drinking Water Act
			Toxic Substances Control Act
		Outlook
			Hazardous Waste Regulations
			Requirements
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-Nine---Removal-of-Inorganic-Compo_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemi
	Removal of Inorganic Compounds From the Environment
		Introduction
		Cleanup
			The Chemistry of Cleaning
				Soil Types
				Surfactants
				Chelating Agents
				Builders
				Solvents
				Preservatives
			Physical Removal
			Conversion
			Containment
			Passive Cleanup
		Bioremediation
		Remediation of Heavy Metal-Contaminated Sites
			Immobilization Techniques
				Solidification/Stabilization
				Vitrification
				Assessment of Efficiency and Capacity of Immobilization
			Soil Washing
				Principles of Soil Washing
				Chemical Extractants for Soil Washing
			Phytoremediation
				Phytoextraction
				Phytostabilization
				Phytofiltration
		Pollution Prevention
		References
Appendix_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-for-Engineers
	Appendix
Conversion-Factors_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-for-Engineers
	Conversion Factors
		Area
		Concentration Conversions
		Nutrient Conversion Factor
		Temperature Conversions
		Sludge Conversions
		Various Constants
		Volume Conversion
		Weight Conversion
		Other Approximations
Glossary_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-for-Engineers
	Glossary
Index_2017_Environmental-Inorganic-Chemistry-for-Engineers
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