The GmeLin FormuLa Index and its First SuppLement covered those voLumes of the Eighth Edition of the GmeLin Handbook which had been issued up to the end of 1979. The present Second SuppLement updates the Index by incLusion of the voLumes which appeared up to the end of 1987. With this Second SuppLement aLL compounds described in the GmeLin Handbook of Inorganic Chemistry in the period between 1924 and 1987 can be Located. The basic structure of the FormuLa Index remains the same as in the previous editions. Computer techniques were empLoyed in the preparation and print of the Second SuppLe...

The GmeLin Formula Index and its First Supplement covered those volumes of the Eighth Edition of the Gmelin Handbook which had been issued up to the end of 1979. The present Second Supplement updates the Index by inclusion of the volumes which appeared up to the end of 1987. With this Second Supplement all compounds described in the Gmelin Handbook of Inorganic Chemistry in the period between 1924 and 1987 can be located. The basic structure of the Formula Index remains the same as in the previous editions. Computer techniques were employed in the preparation and print of the Second Supple...

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