Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units—Appendix II

Book excerpt: Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units–Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Part II: Heterogeneous Catalysis presents the pertinent definitions and terminologies concerning colloid and surface chemistry. This manual has been prepared by the Commission on Colloid and Surface Chemistry of the Division of Physical Chemistry of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. This book is comprised of one chapter subdivided into three sections. Section 1 presents a summary of definitions of several concepts involving surface chemistry. Section 2 presents a list of abbreviations and symbols used in colloid and surface chemistry. Section 3 presents a comprehensive index of symbols and terms that are arranged in alphabetical order to guide the readers. This book is a valuable resource for chemists and electrochemists.