Product Description

This informative book explains the principles and practice of one of the most important methods of determining the structures of molecules, a subject of central interest in modern chemistry. It includes a set of case studies to illustrate how the method works. Mathematical treatment is kept at a relatively low level and is complemented by extensive graphical illustrations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #175423 in Books
• Published on: 1998-04-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Customer Reviews

Illustrates CSD well but mathematical side is too light
This book describes the method and steps used to determine crystal structure very well. It also gives a good account of symmetry groups used in crystal structure, better than my lecture notes anyway. However for the actual mathematical treatment of diffraction, this book offers too much discussion and spends a lot of text describing the maths you'll have already known if you've done A-level or Advanced Higher physics. If you're unsure of the basic CSD method and symmetry then get this book, if you do not understand the mathematics of CSD spend your money on another book.

All in good order!
A good genera; introduction to crystallogrpahy, much of the information from a "hands on" point of view. The maths is kept to a minimum, and it is obvious that the author (an expert in the field) is keen to pass on useful advice. Highly recommended.