Most people are familiar with the fact that diamond and graphite are both composed only of carbon; yet they have very different properties which result from the

Polymorphism in chemistry is the existence of multiple crystal structures for one substance. The properties of a substance are determined by its composition and

Most people are familiar with the fact that diamond and graphite are both composed only of carbon; yet they have very different properties which result from the

Polymorphism - the multiplicity of structures or forms - is a term that is used in many disciplines. In chemistry it refers to the existence of more than one cr

Much of the business of science is involved in developing and improving the properties of materials, from drugs to dyes and fibers to fuels. This book deals wit