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This edition has been revised to include subjects which reflect the growth in chemical technology through the 1990s. In addition to updating traditional subjects, there is also expanded coverage of biotechnology, materials science, computer technology, energy sources and conversion techniques, and environmental issues such as pollution control, toxicology, and recycling technology It deals with industrial products, natural materials, and processes in every field of chemistry from agriculture to semiconductors and electronics materials. Miscellaneous topics such as quality control, information retrieval, market research, process development, and legal issues are highlighted.