| Bought from the estate library of Donald J. Haarmann (1942-2017), a well-respected if quirky member of the Fireworks community. These books were found poorly stored, and some show moisture damage, but all are complete and readable. According to the ScienceMadness website, Don was “beloved for his eccentric, rambling posts and highly respected for his vast knowledge of energetic materials, ‘The WiZ’ was a huge presence in the pyrotechnics community long before his seven year tenure on Sciencemadness, as evidenced by his 1996 publication of The Wizard's Pyrotechnic Formulary, among many other contributions to the public knowledge base.” See my other listings for the rest of the Don Haarmann books here: DISCLAIMER: I am not knowledgable on the subjects covered in this book, nor do I attest to the current accuracy or safety of any information contained in it. It is from one man’s estate collection of vintage and older publications. Please buy them for the historical entertainment in their reading. None of the government publications from this collection are classified, and all information has been determined to be for public release, as stated inside the books. |
Author: Jack R. Gibson, et al
Published: 1969 U.S. Dept of Commerce, Nat'l Bureau of Standards/Clearinghouse, Springfield VA
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Format: Book
No. Pages: 216 pgs
Size: about 11 x 8-1/2 inches
Edition: first edition thus
Cover: hardcover cloth
Illustrations/Photos: diagrams and formulae
Language: English
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About this Book:
Interesting that it was deaccessioned from BP Chemicals library in Grangemouth (at the petrochemicals plant?), as evidenced by the inkstamps . According to the abstract,
The Handbook of Selected Properties of Air- Reactive and Water-Reactive Materials represents the work resulting from the literature search covering the years 1950 through 1968. Data are presented on the following properties of the pertinent compounds molecular weight, melting point, characteristics, boiling point, vapor pressure, synthesis, solubility, thermodynamic properties and flammability. In addition, attention is paid to other characteristics such as toxicity, handling and military and industrial uses.The material is arranged in three parts: Part I. Inorganic Compounds, Part II. Organic Compounds, and Part III. Miscellaneous Compounds (analyzing complex compounds, mixtures and byproducts of chemical reactions).
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Condition:
Good (G): Describes the average used worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects noted by the seller: — light wear and bumping to cover edges/corners — a few discreet markings ex libris BP Chemicals Library Grangemouth — text clean and bright, binding is tight.
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