Introduction to Separation Science

Master Symbol List Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Historical Perspective 1.2 The Profusion of Separation Methods 1.3 About the Book Part One Fundamentals Chapter 2. Separation Equilibria 2.1 Thermodynamics of Separation 2.2 The Molecular Basis of Equilibrium Separations Chapter 3. Diffusion and Mass Transport 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Diffusion 3.3 Diffusion Rates in Various Media 3.4 Thermal Diffusion 3.5 Mass Transfer through Interfaces 3.6 Fluid Flow Chapter 4. Operational Aspects of Separation 4.1 Terminology and Classification 4.2 Single-Contact (Cocurrent) Processes 4.3 Differential Processes 4.4 Crosscurrent Processes 4.5 Countercurrent Processes 4.6 Countercurrent Processes with Reflux 4.7 Differential Migration Methods 4.8 Craig Distribution and Chromatography 4.9 Zone Melting Chapter 5. Chromatography 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Retention and Equilibrium 5.3 The Origin and Importance of Band Spreading 5.4 Resolution 5.5 Multicomponent Separations Chapter 6. Characteristics of Individual Separation Methods 6.1 Adaptability 6.2 Load Capacity 6.3 Fraction Capacity 6.4 Selectivity 6.5 Speed and Convenience of Separation Part Two Methods Based on Phase and Distribution Equilibria Chapter 7. Distillation (R. H. McCormick) 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Theory 7.3 Experimental Techniques 7.4 Other Types of Distillation Chapter 8. Gas-Liquid Chromatography 8.1 Theory 8.2 Experimental Gas-Liquid Chromatography 8.3 Typical Applications Chapter 9. Solvent Extraction (H. Freiser) 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Process of Extraction 9.3 Classification of Inorganic Extraction Systems 9.4 Fundamental Extraction Parameters 9.5 Methods of Extraction 9.6 Quantitative Treatment of Extraction Equilibria Chapter 10. Liquid-Liquid Chromatography 10.1 Theory 10.2 Column Chromatography 10.3 Paper Chromatography 10.4 Some Related Methods 10.5 Applications Chapter 11. Crystallization (W. R. Wilcox) 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Crystallization Phenomena 11.3 Separation by Crystallization 11.4 Phenomena Influencing Separation 11.5 Related Processes Chapter 12. Ion-Exchange Separation Processes (H. L. Rothbart) 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Structure 12.3 Properties of Ion Exchangers 12.4 Applications 12.5 Chromatography Chapter 13. Liquid-Solid Adsorption Chromatography 13.1 Theory 13.2 Experimental Aspects 13.3 Some Related Methods 13.4 Affinity Chromatography 13.5 Applications Chapter 14. Other Interfacial Processes 14.1 Gas-Solid Adsorption 14.2 Adsorption Bubble Separation Processes Chapter 15. Exclusion Processes (J. Y. Chuang and J. F. Johnson) 15.1 Adsorption on Molecular Sieves (Zeolites) 15.2 Gel Chromatography 15.3 Clathration Part Three Other Separation Methods Chapter 16. Barrier Separation Processes (R. A. Cross and H. Strathmann) 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Structure and Transport Properties of Semipermeable Membranes 16.3 Fluxes and Driving Forces in Membrane Separation Processes 16.4 Theory and Practice of Selected Membrane Separation Processes Chapter 17. Electrophoresis (M. Bier) [read more]