Fundamental Coordination Ability of s-Block Metal Ions

Capture the fundamentals of alkali and alkaline-earth chemistry with Fundamental Coordination Ability of s-Block Metal Ions by Masashi Hojo. This authoritative work distills complex coordination behavior into a clear, practical guide that bridges theory and application for chemists, materials scientists, and advanced students worldwide.

Explore how ionic radius, charge density, solvent interactions, and ligand character govern the coordination number and geometry of s-block metal ions. Hojo presents comparative analyses of alkali and alkaline-earth metals, synthesizing spectroscopic, crystallographic, and computational evidence to reveal predictable trends and surprising exceptions. Concise, well-structured chapters cover hard–soft acid–base considerations, chelation effects, solvation, and implications for catalysis, battery technology, glass and ceramic design, and biological ion transport.

Readers will appreciate lucid explanations, practical examples, and problem-oriented discussions that make this book an ideal reference for laboratory design, research planning, and graduate-level teaching. Whether you are probing ion–ligand selectivity or engineering new inorganic materials, Hojo’s insights sharpen experimental strategy and deepen mechanistic understanding.

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