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x PREFACE TO THE SERIES
volume, Principles of Catalyst Development, looks at the science behind the
manufacture of heterogeneous catalysts and provides practical information
on their characterization and their industrial uses. Similarly, an upcoming
volume on ammonia synthesis will extend from the surface science of single
iron crystals to the design of reactors for the special duty of ammonia
manufacture. It is hoped that this approach will give a series of books that
will be of value to both academic and industrial workers.
The series will deal with both heterogeneous and homogeneous cataly-
sis, and will include processes in the heavy chemicals and oil refining
industries, the smaller-scale manufacture of pharmaceuticals, and various
aspects of pollution control. The series editors would welcome any com-
ments on the series and suggestions of topics for future volumes.

Martyn Twigg
Michael Spencer
Billingham and Cardiff