Building a foundation with a thorough description of crystalline structures‎,‎ Solid State Chemistry‎:‎ An Introduction‎,‎ Fourth Edition presents a wide range of the synthetic and physical techniques used to prepare and characterize solids‎.‎ Going beyond basic science‎,‎ the book explains and analyzes modern techniques and areas of research‎.‎ The book covers‎:‎ * A range of synthetic and physical techniques used to prepare and characterize solids * Bonding‎,‎ superconductivity‎,‎ and electrochemical‎,‎ magnetic‎,‎ optical‎,‎ and conductive properties * STEM‎,‎ ionic conductivity‎,‎ nanotubes and related structures such as graphene‎,‎ metal organic frameworks‎,‎ and FeAs superconductors * Biological systems in synthesis‎,‎ solid state modeling‎,‎ and metamaterials This largely nonmathematical introduction to solid state chemistry includes basic crystallography and structure determination‎,‎ as well as practical examples of applications and modern developments to offer students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real‎-life situations and serve them well‎.‎‎.‎‎.‎