Introduction to Coordination Chemistry - (Inorganic Chemistry: A Textbook) 2nd Edition by Paul V Bernhardt & Geoffrey A Lawrance (Paperback)

About the Book

"Coordination Chemistry is a core topic in Inorganic Chemistry. It is the primary field of study of particularly metals (as their ions), which are dominant in the Periodic Table, and their interaction with other inorganic and organic molecules or atoms to which they can bind strongly, forming what are termed coordination compounds, or complexes. Coordination compounds pervade life -- many enzymes are in effect coordination compounds, with the metal ion directing their chemistry, and metals in the environment are governed in their chemistry by the molecules they interact with, be it in solution or the solid or gaseous state. Consequently, understanding how the central metal or non-metal element binds to other molecules (which are then termed ligands) is the key to unlocking a vast area of chemistry. The properties and behaviour of metal-ligand complex assemblies are responsible for their role or application in a wide range of natural, industrial, and environmental situations"--

From the Back Cover

INTRODUCTION TO COORDINATION CHEMISTRY

An accessible introduction to one of the primary fields of study in Inorganic Chemistry, revised to incorporate contemporary topics and applications

Written in a highly readable, descriptive, and accessible style, Introduction to Coordination Chemistry examines and explains the interaction between metals and molecules that bind as ligands and the consequences of this assembly process. The book describes the chemical and physical properties and behavior of these complex assemblies and their applications. The contents of this book tell a story, taking the reader from fundamentals, including metal ions, ligands, metal-ligand bonding, and structure, to key concepts, such as stability, synthesis and mechanisms, properties, and characterization. Subsequent chapters address applications involving metals in biology, medicine, and industrial chemistry.

Written by two highly qualified academics, this newly revised Second Edition of Introduction to Coordination Chemistry has been thoroughly updated to include full-color images throughout, as well as now including:

• Information on instrument-based experimental methods to reflect the increasing use of sophisticated, commercially available instruments in laboratory teaching
• An expansion of the chapter Metals in Biology showing key developments in the vast field of metalloproteins and metalloenzymes
• An updated description of polymetallic compounds and new discussions of metal-containing nanomolecules pertinent to advancements in nanotechnology
• An expanded discussion of organometallic compounds and catalysts and updating of Concept Keys to summarize key topics and further reading at the end of each chapter

Introduction to Coordination Chemistry is an ideal textbook resource for undergraduate inorganic chemistry students in their second or third year or at the intermediate level who have completed a general introductory chemistry course and are moving to a first specialist course in coordination chemistry.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY ADVANCED TEXTBOOK

This series reflects the pivotal role of modern inorganic and physical chemistry in a whole range of emerging areas, such as materials chemistry, green chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry, as well as providing a solid grounding in established areas such as solid state chemistry, coordination chemistry, main group chemistry and physical inorganic chemistry.

About the Author

PAUL V. BERNHARDT is a Professor of Chemistry in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, University of Queensland, Australia. Professor Bernhardt is a former President of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (2014-2016) and Chair of its Inorganic Chemistry Division (2007-2010).

GEOFFREY A. LAWRANCE is an Emeritus Professor of Chemistry in the College of Engineering, Science, and Environment at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Professor Lawrance has held academic and visiting positions at several national and European universities.