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Colour Chemistry

$195.84

  • Paperback

    358 pages

  • Release Date

    28 September 2026

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Summary

Have you ever wondered why grass is green, the sky is blue or how your favourite sweater acquired its specific colour? Colour pervades all aspects of our lives, influencing our moods and emotions and generally enhancing the way in which we enjoy our environment. This revised and updated third edition provides a current insight into how the fundamental principles of the chemistry of colour are applied in dyes and pigments. It takes a broadly similar approach to the previous editions with some …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781837671830
ISBN-10:1837671834
Author:Robert M. Christie
Publisher:Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint:Royal Society of Chemistry
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:358
Edition:3rd
Release Date:28 September 2026
Weight:568g
Dimensions:20mm x 156mm x 234mm
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Colour Chemistry by Robert M. Christie - ISBN: 9781837671830
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Critics Review

”… a concise and readable book, at a very affordable price. I can strongly recommend it to students of colour chemistry or applied chemistry, and to anyone desiring a comprehensive overview of modern colour chemistry.”

– “Review of first edition”

”… a good fundamental introduction to the art of colour science through its broad and balanced coverage … a valuable reference for both students studying colour science and those working within the coloration industry.”

– “Review of first edition”

”… a unique book that provides an excellent, up-to-date overview of colour chemistry at an affordable price. It is easy to read and will benefit students, specialists and non-specialists in industry and academe.”

– “Review of first edition”

”… provides a complete overview of the subject matter and will benefit all that choose to read it!”

– “Review of first edition”

”…an important and very useful book.”

– “Review of first edition”

“The more I read, the better I liked it … [the] best source of information on the subject.”

– “Review of first edition”

About The Author

Robert M. Christie

Professor Robert Christie has now retired from his position as Professor of Colour Chemistry and Technology at Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, and is currently a Visiting Scholar at the University. He continues to act as a consultant to the colour manufacture and application industries worldwide.

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