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Free radicals (a group of atoms which usually exists in combination with other atoms, but which may exist independently for short periods during the course of a chemical reaction) play a major role as intermediates in many chemical reactions, contributing to transformations in the atmosphere, living organisms, and chemical synthesis.

Peroxy radicals are formed in biological systems, aqueous solution (aqueous waste) and the atmosphere. They react with CFC's and HFC's in the atmosphere, resulting in the further destruction of the ozone layer. This volume unites the gas, solution and solid phase chemistry of peroxy radicals.

A study of the chemistry of sulphur radicals which deals with both the organic radicals containing sulphur atoms (mainly the S-centered radicals, RS, RSO and RSO2) and the inorganic radicals, SH and SOx. Each chapter has been written by a specialist in the field.

This introductory text discusses the methods of formation and detection of free radicals, the rate of their reactions, and their thermochemistry. It closely examines the reactivity of free radical reactions, rate constants, and temperature dependence.