Solid state chemistry and its applications Solid State Chemistry and its Applications 2nd Edition: Student Edition is an extensive update and sequel to the bestselling textbook Basic Solid State Chemistry the classic text for undergraduate teaching in solid state chemistry worldwide. Solid state chemistry lies at the heart of many significant scientific advances from recent decades including the discovery of high temperature superconductors new forms of carbon and countless other developments in the synthesis characterisation and applications of inorganic materials. Looking forward solid state chemistry will be crucial for the