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Overview
Interpretation of IR and Raman Spectra provides the fundamentals of interpreting IR and Raman spectra of complex molecules primarily organic molecules. Examinations of theory provide a basis for predicting functional group frequency location in new molecular structures.
- Generously enriched with sample exercises to help rapidly develop powerful interpretive skills.
- Includes appendices with fourteen bibliographies by subject area.
Synopsis
Developed from a course taught for 50 years, first at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and then at Bowdoin College, this work teaches the strategies for obtaining the maximum amount of molecular structure information from the IR (infrared and Raman) spectra of organic and inorganic materials. After a general overview, authors Mayo (chemistry, Bowdoin College), Miller (former director, Spectroscopy Laboratory, U. of Pittsburgh), and Hannah (former director of research for the Instrument Group and Perkin-Elmer, a life sciences corporation) describe the characteristic frequencies of alkanes, alkenes, molecules with triple bonds and cumulated double bonds, and aromatic compounds. They then move on to the heart of the topic, the interpretation of spectra of a broad range of materials. Final chapters discuss sample-handling techniques and infrared spectra of mixtures. The editors present the information in outline form and include exercises from the course. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR