This guide provides an overview of resources that can be used for researching structure, boning and reactivity in Inorganic Chemistry
When researching topics in inorganic chemistry, it may be helpful to find background information via websites or specialized encyclopedias.
If searching a specifc compound, you will need the following:
This information can be found in the following, as well as background information on chemistry research topics.
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Review articles summarize existing published information about a topic. They can be terrific starting places for research because authors have already compiled the most useful information for you in one place. They also have lengthy bibliographies which can be mined for additional information.
Example of a review article:
Andrés Aguado and Martin F. Jarrold. Melting and Freezing of Metal Clusters. Annual Review of Physical Chemistry. 62: 151-172 (Volume publication date May 2011) DOI: 10.1146/annurev-physchem-032210-103454
To find review articles, use the SciFinder Web Refine by Content Type in the right column.
Contains over 1,000 articles on chemical substances, including their properties, manufacturing, and uses. It also focuses on industrial processes and unit operations in chemical engineering, as well as environmental and health issues concerning chemical technology.
A state-of-the-art reference work detailing the science and technology in all areas of industrial chemistry. Subject areas include: inorganic and organic chemicals, advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, polymers and plastics, metals and alloys, biotechnology and biotechnological products, food chemistry, process engineering and unit operations, analytical methods, environmental protection, and many more.
If you are not familar with the virtues of different source types, you may want to peruse our research guide on this topic.
Below is an online version of the in-class handout.
