In the new edition of this widely praised textbook, all the chapters have been revised and the authors have brought the work completely up to date by the addition of new material on numerous topics. In recent years, solid state chemistry has emerged as a very important element of mainstream chemistry and materials science. Students, teachers and researchers need to understand the chemistry of solids because of the crucial role this plays in determining the properties of materials. An understanding of solid state chemistry is also essential in materials design, and many fascinating relationships between the structure and properties of solids have been discovered by chemists. This text requires only an understanding of basic physics, chemistry and crystallography, and is enhanced with the most recent examples, case studies and references. It will be of value to advanced students and researchers studying solid state chemistry and materials science as a text and reference work.

Review of the first edition: ‘... recommended reading for practitioners of Solid State Chemistry ... It will be a valuable reference work for solid state chemists, physicists and materials scientists because of its comprehensive coverage ...’

Source: Journal of Solid State Chemistry

Review of the first edition:‘No serious student of solid state chemistry ... can afford to be without ready access to this book. It contributes to the stature and respectibility of the subject and will be a standard text for many years to come.’

Source: Chemistry in Britain

Review of the first edition:‘... a notable service to the field of solid state chemistry ... It will be of considerable use to all those working in this field.’

Source: The Times Higher Education Supplement