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The surface chemistry of solids
BOOK REVIEWS The Surface Chemistry of Solids. By S. J. GREGG, Ph.D., F.R.I,C., Reader in Surface Chemistry, University College of the South-West of England, Exeter. Reinhold Publ. Corp., N e w York, Sept. 27, 1951. 291 pp., 105 figs.Price $8.50.
The author states, "My aim has been to give a brief survey of the various branches of this rapidly growing subject, adopting as far as practicable a consistent viewpoint. It is a subject which at first sight seems largely composed of a bewildering mass of unrelated and empirical observations, and it appeared to me more useful to lay the emphasis on general principles--where ascertainable--rather than on detailed descriptions of individual observations. Throughout stress has been laid on the consequences which result from the presence of a field of force at the surface of the solid; adsorption, adhesion, spreading phenomena, catalysis, and related effects can all be viewed from this angle, as can the great effect of the adsorbed film on adhesion, which is so important in friction and in lubrication." The author has been successful in his objective and since it is well organized, clearly written, lucidly illustrated and documented, the book should find a welcome place on the shelf not only of beginners, but of moderately advanced students interested in these fields. V. K. LAMER, New York, New York Statistical Methods for Chemists. By W. J. YOUDEN,National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, Sept. 21, 1951. 126 pp. Price
$3.00. The author of this book holds a Ph.D. degree in analytical chemistry and is a close student of the important advantages which modern statistical methods offer all scientists in interpreting their own results or judging the work of others. He is consequently ]ustitiffed in saying, "This book is written for those who make measurements and interpret experiments. The book is characterized by an absence of statistical theory and proofs. I am convinced, from observation, that young men who have been given a fine mathematical grounding in statistics often have an inadequate grasp of the ways in which measurements behave. Observation has equally shown that most experimental workers have a very real understanding of the meaning of their experiments. They are, unfortunately, inarticulate. The purpose of this book is to make available to the scientist the modern statistical system of units for expressing scientific conclusions." The book is written in a style which attracts and holds the attention of one who is not mathematically minded. Most important of all, it focuses attention upon the problem of how an experimentalist can improve his plan of experiments. Anyone who makes measurements will be helped by reading this little book. V. K. LAMER, New York, New York Quantitative Organic Microanalysis. By AL STEYERMARK, Head, Microchemieal Department, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Nutley, New Jersey. The Blakiston Company, Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 10, 1951. 389 pp., 155 illustrations. Price $7.00. Microchemistry during the past 30 years has been developing at an ever-increasing rate, yet many chemists using mierochemical methods have had little or no formal training in microchemistry. This is a practical, usable book by one who has had much experience in the field. Because of its simplicity of style and attention to minute manipulative details, it should prove helpful for the beginning microanalyst to whom it is addressed. V. K. LA M~R, New York, New York 592
The author states, "My aim has been to give a brief survey of the various branches of this rapidly growing subject, adopting as far as practicable a consistent viewpoint. It is a subject which at first sight seems largely composed of a bewildering mass of unrelated and empirical observations, and it appeared to me more useful to lay the emphasis on general principles--where ascertainable--rather than on detailed descriptions of individual observations. Throughout stress has been laid on the consequences which result from the presence of a field of force at the surface of the solid; adsorption, adhesion, spreading phenomena, catalysis, and related effects can all be viewed from this angle, as can the great effect of the adsorbed film on adhesion, which is so important in friction and in lubrication." The author has been successful in his objective and since it is well organized, clearly written, lucidly illustrated and documented, the book should find a welcome place on the shelf not only of beginners, but of moderately advanced students interested in these fields. V. K. LAMER, New York, New York Statistical Methods for Chemists. By W. J. YOUDEN,National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, Sept. 21, 1951. 126 pp. Price
$3.00. The author of this book holds a Ph.D. degree in analytical chemistry and is a close student of the important advantages which modern statistical methods offer all scientists in interpreting their own results or judging the work of others. He is consequently ]ustitiffed in saying, "This book is written for those who make measurements and interpret experiments. The book is characterized by an absence of statistical theory and proofs. I am convinced, from observation, that young men who have been given a fine mathematical grounding in statistics often have an inadequate grasp of the ways in which measurements behave. Observation has equally shown that most experimental workers have a very real understanding of the meaning of their experiments. They are, unfortunately, inarticulate. The purpose of this book is to make available to the scientist the modern statistical system of units for expressing scientific conclusions." The book is written in a style which attracts and holds the attention of one who is not mathematically minded. Most important of all, it focuses attention upon the problem of how an experimentalist can improve his plan of experiments. Anyone who makes measurements will be helped by reading this little book. V. K. LAMER, New York, New York Quantitative Organic Microanalysis. By AL STEYERMARK, Head, Microchemieal Department, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Nutley, New Jersey. The Blakiston Company, Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 10, 1951. 389 pp., 155 illustrations. Price $7.00. Microchemistry during the past 30 years has been developing at an ever-increasing rate, yet many chemists using mierochemical methods have had little or no formal training in microchemistry. This is a practical, usable book by one who has had much experience in the field. Because of its simplicity of style and attention to minute manipulative details, it should prove helpful for the beginning microanalyst to whom it is addressed. V. K. LA M~R, New York, New York 592