Research Guides: Chemistry: Reference Material

Reference Sources

Please remember that subject-specific reference sources provide background information on topics. They were written by experts in field and use the terminology or language of that discipline. They are a great place to begin for a quick introduction to topic. These resources may include:

definitions
overviews
facts & dates
legislation
statistics
bibliographies

There are many other reference materials that may be helpful and save you time. Please just ask for suggestions.

Electronic Reference Sources

Access Science
This online encyclopedia covers all aspects of science and technology, including biographies of more than 2000 scientists, and news articles about current events in science and technology. Chemistry is well represented in the resource.
Chemistry by J. J. Lagowski
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780028659138
Publication Date: 2004
Provides a broad approach to chemistry, its laws, processes, applications and subdisciplines, and its many branches, including inorganic, industrial, atmospheric and computational chemistry as well as biotechnology, including biographies of scientists past and present. Reviews the history of the field up to modern research and practical applications, and topical essays examine the role chemistry plays in various aspects of everyday life.
Goodman and Gilman's the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th Edition [electronic resource] by Bjorn Knollman; Laurence Brunton
Call Number: E-book
ISBN: 9781264258086
Publication Date: 2023
Goodman & Gilman''s careful balance of basic science and clinical application has guided thousands of practitioners and students to a clear understanding of the drugs essential to preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease.
Science of Everyday Things by Judson Knight; Neil Schlager
ISBN: 9780787677466
Publication Date: 2004-04-01
This four-volume set focuses on a specific scientific discipline--biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics--offering students an in-depth understanding of each discipline and its theories.

Paper Copy Reference Sources

Chemical Compounds by Jayne Weisblatt; Charles B. Montney
Call Number: BERNHARD LIBRARY REFERENCE ROOM QD471 .W45 2006 LIBRARY USE 3 Vols.
ISBN: 1414401507
Publication Date: 2006-07-12
Chemical Elements: from carbon to krypton by David E. Newton; Bridget Travers (Editor); Rob Nagel (Editor)
Call Number: BERNHARD LIBRARY REFERENCE ROOM QD466 .N464 1999 LIBRARY USE 3 Vols.
ISBN: 0787628441
Publication Date: 1998-12-02
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 27 Volume Set by Kirk-Othmer (Editor)
Call Number: BERNHARD LIBRARY REFERENCE ROOM TP9 .K54 2004 LIBRARY USE
ISBN: 9780471484943
Publication Date: 2004
The preface notes that the articles are written by “prominent scholars from industry, academia, and research institutions,” and discusses properties, manufacturing, uses, processes, etc. Articles deal with chemical substances, inorganic and solid state chemistry, analytical techniques, and environmental concerns. Volumes were published from 2004 to 2007.
Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary by Michael D. Larrañaga (Editor); Richard J. Lewis (Editor); Robert A. Lewis
Call Number: Electronic book
ISBN: 9781118135150
Publication Date: 2016
Defines chemical terms and concepts. Includes short biographies of outstanding scientists, highlights in the history of chemistry.
The Merck Index
Call Number: BERNHARD LIBRARY REFERENCE ROOM QD5 .M47 2007 LIBRARY USE
ISBN: 9781849736701
Publication Date: 2007
An encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biologicals.
The 100 Most Important Chemical Compounds: a reference guide by Richard L. Myers
Call Number: BERNHARD LIBRARY REFERENCE ROOM TP9 .M94 2007 LIBRARY USE
ISBN: 9780313337581
Publication Date: 2007-08-01
Check the Table of Contents for the list of compounds. Each entry gives an extensive explanation of the composition, molecular formula, and chemical properties of the compound. In addition, each entry reviews the relevant chemistry, history, and uses of the compound, with discussions of the origin of the compound's name, the discovery or first synthesis of the compound, production statistics, and uses of the compound.
Van Nostrand's Encyclopedia of Chemistry by Glenn D. Considine (Editor)
Call Number: BERNHARD LIBRARY REFERENCE ROOM QD4 .V36 2005 LIBRARY USE
ISBN: 0471615250
Publication Date: 2005-02-03
In addition to "classical" topics of chemistry, the Encyclopedia covers nanotechnology, fuel cell technology, green chemistry, forensic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, combinatorial chemistry, materials chemistry, and proteomics.
The World of Chemistry by Robyn V. Young (Editor); Suzanne Sessine (Editor)
Call Number: BERNHARD LIBRARY REFERENCE ROOM QD33 .W873 2000 c.2 LIBRARY USE
ISBN: 0787636509
Publication Date: 1999-12-01
"World of Chemistry is a single-volume, subject-specific resource of chemistry aimed at students. It contains more than 1,200 entries covering many topics in the field including chemicals, theories, discoveries, concepts, people that have demonstrated significant impact upon the field, and recent developments that may have future impact.