The topic of sulphur radicals is vast, due to the propensity of the sulphur atom to exhibit different states of oxidation and co-ordination. This area is extremely important to organic synthetic chemists and environmentalists. S-centered radicals are of increasing interest in biochemistry and medicine, owing to S-containing amino-acids and S-S bonds in proteins. Sulphur radicals are also playing important roles in polymer chemistry and photonic materials, as well as in radiation protection and nutrition.

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, all of which are important in predicting the behaviour of yet unstudied systems and validating reaction mechanisms. It also includes all contemporary techniques and data from relevant literature to provide readers with an up-to-date account of the field.

Radicals play a major role as intermediates in many chemical reactions. They contribute to transformations in the atmosphere, living organisms, chemical synthesis, combustion and detonation amongst others. This comprehensive and conclusive book discusses all these aspects. N-centered Radicals deals with NOx and NCO, relatively stable radicals whose presence in the atmosphere influences the metabolism of living organisms. Also included are NHx, NCH and N3, important in radical studies, chemical synthesis, detonation and metabolism. Until now there has been no single volume bringing together...