students at all levels, from high school through graduate school. The Handbook compiles a massive amount of well-organized and easily accessible data in a single volume. After decades of providing scientific facts and figures, the Handbook continues to be the standard reference in the field. Revisions to the Handbook have kept up with semiconductors and high-temperature superconductors; addressed environmental concerns by providing data on pollutants, contaminants, global warming, and ground water contamination; and updated pertinent data to stay current with IUPAC standards.

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