by Donald L. Burdick, Ph.D. and William L. Leffler, Ph.D.

This authoritative text has been re-written and expanded to include extra chapters on methyl tertiary butyl ether and higher alcohols. Read it cover to cover, by chapter as the subject comes up in your business, use it as an encyclopedia, or as a primer in petrochemical economics. It is the only source you will need to get a clear understanding of this complex topic. It is packed w/ diagrams and tables to aid in understanding. Each chapter includes exercises and "in a nutshell" chapter reviews.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Read it cover to cover and complete the exercises at the end of each chapter
• Read each self-contained chapter as the subjects come up in your business life
• Use it as a nontechnical encyclopedia
• Use it as a primer in petrochemical economics

Contents:

• What you need to know about organic chemistry
• Benzene
• Toluene and the xylenes
• Cyclohexane
• Olefins plants, ethylene, and propylene
• The hydrocarbon family
• Cumene and phenol
• Ethylbenzene and styrene
• Ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride
• Ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol
• Propylene oxide and propylene glycol
• Methanol and synthesis gas
• Other alcohols
• Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde
• Ketones
• Acids
• Acrylonitrile, acrylic acid, and acrylates
• Maleic anhydride
• Alpha olefins
• Nature of polymers
• Thermoplastics
• Resins and fibers

Drs. Leffler & Burdick teach courses on this subject at clients' locations. They tailor the 1-2 day courses to each company's needs. Click here for more information E-mail Dr. Leffler at leffler@hal-pc.org
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