Polymorphism In Molecular Crystals (international Union Of Crystallography)
by Joel Bernstein /
2008 / English / PDF
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Polymorphism--the multiplicity of structures or forms--is a term
that is used in many disciplines. In chemistry it refers to the
existence of more than one crystal structure for a particular
chemical substance. The properties of a substance are determined by
its composition and by its structure. In the last two decades,
there has been a sharp rise in the interest in olymorphic systems,
as an intrinsically interesting phenomenon, and as an increasingly
important component in the development and marketing of a variety
of materials based on organic molecule (e.g. pharmaceuticals, dyes
and pigments, explosives etc). This book summarizes and brings up
to date the current knowledge and understanding of polymorphism of
molecular crystals, and concentrates it in one comprehensive
source. The book will be invaluable reference for students,
researchers, and professionals in the field.
Polymorphism--the multiplicity of structures or forms--is a term
that is used in many disciplines. In chemistry it refers to the
existence of more than one crystal structure for a particular
chemical substance. The properties of a substance are determined by
its composition and by its structure. In the last two decades,
there has been a sharp rise in the interest in olymorphic systems,
as an intrinsically interesting phenomenon, and as an increasingly
important component in the development and marketing of a variety
of materials based on organic molecule (e.g. pharmaceuticals, dyes
and pigments, explosives etc). This book summarizes and brings up
to date the current knowledge and understanding of polymorphism of
molecular crystals, and concentrates it in one comprehensive
source. The book will be invaluable reference for students,
researchers, and professionals in the field.