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Butler, James Newton was born on March 27, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Clyde Henry and Margaret (Manor) Butler.
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The Calculus of Chemistry: With an Introduction to Computer Programming
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Ionic Equilibrium: Solubility and pH Calculations by James N. Butler (1998-03-30)
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Ionic Equilibrium: Solubility and pH Calculations
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A celebrated classic in the field updated and expanded to include the latest computerized calculation techniques In 1964, James N. Butler published a book in which he presented some simple graphical methods of performing acid-base, solubility, and complex formation equilibrium calculations. Today, both the book and these methods have become standard for generations of students and professionals in fields ranging from environmental science to analytical chemistry. Named a "Citation Classic" by the Science Citation Index in 1990, the book, Ionic Equilibrium, continues to be one of the most widely used texts on the subject. So why tamper with near-perfection by attempting a revision of that classic? The reason is simple-- the recent rapid development and wide availability of personal computers. In the revised Ionic Equilibrium, Dr. Butler updates his 1964 work by abandoning the slide rule and graph paper for the PC spreadsheet. He also expands the original coverage with extensive material on basic principles and recent research. The first part of Ionic Equilibrium is devoted to the fundamentals of acid-base, solubility, and complex formation equilibria. In the second part, the author discusses oxidation-reduction equilibria, develops the principles of carbon dioxide equilibria, presents case studies demonstrating the ways in which carbon dioxide equilibria are used in physiology and oceanography, and explores the possibility of a pH scale for brines. The concluding chapter, written by David R. Cogley, gives examples of general computer programs that are capable of performing equilibrium calculations on systems of many components. Replete with real-world examples, details of important calculations, and practical problems, Ionic Equilibrium is an ideal course text for students of environmental chemistry, engineering, or health; analytical chemistry; oceanography; geochemistry; biochemistry; physical chemistry; and clinical chemistry. It is also a valuable working resource for professionals in those fields as well as industrial chemists involved with solution chemistry.
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Carbon Dioxide Equilibria and Their Applications by James N. Butler (1991-10-07)
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Ionic Equilibrium: A Mathematical Approach
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Solubility and pH Calculations: the Mathematics of the Simplest Ionic Equilibria by James Newton Butler (1964-12-01)
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The Calculus of Chemistry, With an Introduction to Computer Programming
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Carbon Dioxide Equilibria and Their Applications
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Carbon dioxide, bicarbonate ion, and carbonate ion comprise the most important acid-base system in natural waters, and the equilibria between them regulate the pH of seawater, as well as most rainwater, stream water, river water, and groundwater. Carbon Dioxide Equilibria and Their Applications provides a clear, compact presentation of this topic, which is central to geochemistry and environmental engineering. It emphasizes a rigorous mathematical and thermodynamic basis for calculations and their application to realistic problems. The book's first four chapters present the basic equations, mathematical techniques for visualizing and manipulating them, and data on equilibrium constants and activity coefficients. These are presented in the general context of acid-base titration and solubility of CaCO3. The remaining chapters show how these concepts and techniques are applied to geochemistry and oceanography, in addition to their applications to water conditioning. Specific topics discussed include acid rain, freshwater, seawater, carbonate sediments in the deep oceans, the effects of increased atmospheric CO2 on the oceans, estuarine waters, brines, hydrothermal solutions, pH adjustment, prediction of calcium carbonate saturation, corrosion inhibition, and water softening.
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Solubility and pH Calculations, The Mathematics of the Simplest Ionic Equilibria
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Ionic Equilibrium: A Mathematical Approach by James N. Butler (1964-12-01)
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James Newton Butler
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor of Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1959.
Career
Staff scientist, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Lewis Laboratory, Cleveland, summers 1952-1957;
staff scientist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory, summer 1958;
instructor, U. B.C., Vancouver, 1959-1961;
assistant professor, U. B.C., Vancouver, 1961-1963;
senior scientist, Tyco laboratories, Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts, 1963-1966;
department head, Tyco laboratories, Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts, 1966-1971;
consultant, Tyco laboratories, Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts, 1962-1963, 71-73;
lecturer, Harvard University, 1970-1971;
Gordon McKay professor applied chemistry, Harvard University, since 1971;
member of faculty geological science, Harvard University, 1972-1986;
member commission on oceanography, Harvard University, 1972-1990;
member of faculty earth and planetary science, Harvard University, since 1986. Member steering committee co-author report Petroleum in the Marine Environment, National Academy Sciences— National Research Council, 1973-1975, 80-82. Member technical panel, reportdrafting committee Committee on Environmental Decision-Making, 1975-1977.
Chairman of Commission on effectiveness of oil spill dispersants, National Research Council, 1985-1989. Consultant Environmental Protection Agency, since 1978, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, since 1981.
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Carbon Dioxide Equilibria and Their Applications
(Carbon dioxide, bicarbonate ion, and carbonate ion compri...)
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The Calculus of Chemistry: With an Introduction to Computer Programming
("an intuitive and pictorial approach to the mathematical ...)
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Ionic Equilibrium: Solubility and pH Calculations
(A celebrated classic in the field updated and expanded to...)
- Solubility and pH calculations;: The mathematics of the simplest ionic equilibria (Addison-Wesley series in the principles of chemistry)
- Ionic Equilibrium: Solubility and pH Calculations by James N. Butler (1998-03-30)
- Carbon Dioxide Equilibria and Their Applications by James N. Butler (1991-10-07)
- Ionic Equilibrium: A Mathematical Approach
- Solubility and pH Calculations: the Mathematics of the Simplest Ionic Equilibria by James Newton Butler (1964-12-01)
- The Calculus of Chemistry, With an Introduction to Computer Programming
- Solubility and pH Calculations, The Mathematics of the Simplest Ionic Equilibria
- Ionic Equilibrium: A Mathematical Approach by James N. Butler (1964-12-01)
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Carbon Dioxide Equilibria and Their Applications
Membership
Trustee Bermuda Biological Station, since 1972, vice president, 1985-1986, 89-93, president, 1986-1989. Member American Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Limnology and Oceanography, International Society Electrochemistry, Electrochemical Society New York (chairman Boston section), Gordon Research Conference on Electrochemistry (chairman), Association Harvard Chemists (president), Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon.
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Married Nancy Elizabeth Close, August 31, 1957 (divorced). 1 son, Christopher J. Married Rosamond Hatch Bee, Dec.10, 1966.
Stepchildren: Alden G. Bee, Kenneth M. Bee.
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National Science Foundation Faculty of Science fellow, 1977. Alumni scholar Relsselaer Polytechnic Institute,1955, National Science Foundation fellow, General Electric fellow Harvard University, 1959.National Science Foundation Faculty of Science fellow, 1977. Alumni scholar Relsselaer Polytechnic Institute,1955, National Science Foundation fellow, General Electric fellow Harvard University, 1959.