Download or read book Chlorine written by Peter Schmittinger and published by Wiley-VCH. This book was released on 2000-03-22 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chlorine Principles and Industrial Practice Edited by Peter Schmittinger Chlorine is one of the most important inorganic basic chemicals: It is an essential reaction component for the synthesis of numerous organic and inorganic chemicals and plastics, as well as being of great importance for the production of pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, bleaches and insecticides. Everything you need to know about chlorine is described in this book. It provides a practical and up-to-date account of the scientific and technologic basics for the production of chlorine and describes various applications and prospects for future developments. Current issues, such as environmental protection, occupational health and safety aspects, storage and transportation, economic aspects, quality specifications and analysis are treated in a competent and well-balanced manner. Chemists, chemical engineers and chemical process engineers in various industrial sectors, engineering companies, universities and government authorities will certainly profit from this comprehensive review.