Solid-state chemistry: A rediscovered chemical frontier

Journal Article · Fri Feb 09 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.247.4943.649· OSTI ID:6902621

DiSalvo, F J ^[1]

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1. Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY (USA)

Chemical bonding in solids is not completely understood, mainly because of the wide variation in the chemical properties of the elements. Many difficult challenges remain in predicting the composition, structure, and the properties of new materials. Consequently, the synthesis of novel solids is as much an art as a science. Discoveries of new compound and structure types highlight the versatility that nature has allowed with the relatively small number of elements. This article explores the long-term challenges in solid-state chemistry and then focuses on efforts at Cornell to prepare new solids. 18 refs., 6 figs.

• DOE Contract Number: FG02-87ER45298
• OSTI ID: 6902621
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (USA), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (USA) Vol. 247:4943; ISSN SCIEA; ISSN 0036-8075
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
NUMERICAL DATA
SOLIDS
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