Fluorine and Its Compounds – R. N. Haszeldine & A. G. Sharpe

Title: Fluorine and Its Compounds

Authors: R. N. Haszeldine & A. G. Sharpe

Publisher: Methuen & Co. Ltd.

Edition & Year: First Edition, 1951

Pages: 153

Format & Size: Hardcover, 4.5 in x 6 in

Published in 1951, Fluorine and Its Compounds by R. N. Haszeldine and A. G. Sharpe is a first edition hardcover scientific reference (153 pages, 4.5 in x 6 in) dedicated to one of the most reactive and fascinating elements in the periodic table—fluorine.

This work presents a detailed account of the chemical nature, reactions, and applications of fluorine and its compounds. The authors, both distinguished chemists, explore the unique properties of fluorine, including its high electronegativity and reactivity, and discuss its wide-ranging compounds from simple halides to complex organofluorine derivatives.

The book also highlights the industrial and technological significance of fluorine in fields such as metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and nuclear chemistry. In particular, it provides early insight into fluorine’s role in the production of refrigerants, plastics (such as Teflon), and uranium hexafluoride, which played a crucial part in nuclear energy development.

As a first edition scientific monograph, this volume is not only a valuable collectible for rare science book enthusiasts but also an important historical record of mid-20th century chemical research. For students, chemists, and historians of science, it offers a clear, concise, and authoritative introduction to the chemistry of one of nature’s most powerful elements.

• Authored by R. N. Haszeldine and A. G. Sharpe, respected figures in inorganic and fluorine chemistry

• First Edition (1951), published by Methuen & Co. Ltd.

• 153-page hardcover (4.5 in x 6 in) in compact reference size

• Detailed coverage of fluorine’s chemical properties, reactivity, and compound formation

• Discusses fluorine’s industrial, pharmaceutical, and nuclear applications

• A collectible rare scientific book documenting the state of fluorine research in the mid-20th century