Encyclopedias often include a bibliography of the key literature on a topic. Good resource for identifying chemical names and registry numbers. Lengthy articles and bibliographies on analytical techniques, applications, and analytes. Generally known as Kirk-Othmer . This excellent encyclopedia contains comprehensive information on chemicals, chemical processing, and chemical engineering.
Articles are long, scholarly and comprehensive.
Bibliographies of important works are included. More than a dictionary, this source contains information and technical data on chemicals and chemical phenomena. Overview articles on science topics with bibliographies of core readings. A standard reference encyclopedia for science and technology and an excellent place to begin. Handbooks Handbooks summarize data and facts, usually in tables, for quick look up.