Web Links

Chemical Data Section

Constants and Conversions

Fundamental Physical Constants and Conversion Factors, Freie University of Berlin
Physical constants, SI units, and conversion factors.

Structure and Properties

ChemFinder, Cambridge Soft
Data on mp, bp, specific gravity, vapor density, solubility, structure, etc. of more than 60,000 compounds.

Spectral Data

Integrated Spectral Database System, National Institute of Materials and Chemical Research, Japan
Mass spectral, NMR (proton and carbon), and infrared spectra (under construction) of more than 10,000 compounds.

Galactic Spectral Database
Primarily Infrared spectra. Search by CAS Number, name, and formula

Themodynamic Data

The NIST Chemistry WebBook, National Institute of Science and Technology
Thermodynamic data, and infrared and mass spectra. Can search by name, formula, molecular weight, registry number.

Toxicity/Safety Data Material Safety Data Sheets

Vermont SIRI
180,000 MSDS records.

University of Kentucky Chemistry Department MSDS Resource
Contains links and info about many MSDS sites.

Periodic Chart

Periodic Table, WebElements, University of Sheffield
One of the most comprehensive periodic tables. Mirror sites at a number of institutions, including:

• http://apamac.ch.adfa.oz.au/OzChemNet/web-elements/web-elements-home.html
• http://www.shef.ac.uk/~chem/web-elements/

Reaction Constants (Ka, Ksp, etc)

Tables of Chemical Data, University of Alberta
Physical constants, atomic masses, thermodynamic properties, Ka for mono and polyprotic acids, Ksp, Kf, reduction potentials.

Student Opportunities

Employment Information

ACS Job Bank
Provides classified ads from the two most recent issues of Chemical and Engineering News as well as other online job banks for ACS members.

Science Classified Ads
Search Science magazine for jobs by area.

Chemistry Today
Contains news, a selection of web resources, and a searchable database for jobs and meetings

Careers and Graduate Programs

Careers in Science and Engineering, National Academy of Sciences
A guide to those contemplating science and engineering as a career. Discussions of how to choose a career, why pursue the PhD, how to choose a graduate school, finding a job, and career changes. Profiles of individuals who have decided on science careers.

Literature on Careers and Research Opportunities, National Academy of Science
Listing of programs and books by the National Academy

American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Information on what chemical engineers do (see What are Chemical Engineers?), what to do if you want to pursue engineering, etc.

ACS Chemical Sciences Graduate School Finder
Information on chemistry graduate programs at more than 180 institutions. Compiled from information provided by the institutions and is searchable by program, state, faculty member, etc.

World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Chemistry
Links to both graduate and undergraduate chemistry department home pages around the world.

U.S. News Online, The Rankings
Rankings of graduate programs in Medicine, Chemistry and many other areas, as well as career information, admissions tips, and test info (MCAT, GRE, LSAT, etc)

Science Online
Published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Some of the online features require a subscription, but news, forums, and columns on career development, the Science Professional Network, and the Electronic Marketplace are free.

Grants and Fellowships

Laboratories and Facilities Funded by the Department of Energy
Descriptions of resources, including internships, academic and postdoctoral partnerships, educational opportunities, and scientific news from National Laboratories such as Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Argonne National Lab, and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Information on the Department of Defense Augmentation Awards for Science and Engineering Research Training, the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program, the Multidisciplinary Research Prgram of the University Research Initiative, and the basic research programs of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.

Fellowship Programs of the National Research Council
Ford Foundation fellowships for minorities (predoctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral), Howard Hughes Medical Institute Predoctoral Fellowships in the Biological Sciences, DOE fellowships, NASA Administrator's Fellowship Program, Graduate Students Internships in Science and Technology Policy, Aids for Minority Scholars and Scientists

Associated Western Universities
Fellowships and research opportunities for students, postgraduates, and faculty