Chemical processes are basic to or play a critical role in many graphic arts operations. This fundamental text and reference explores the role of chemistry in the major printing processes and photography, platemaking, paper, and ink. It develops a working knowledge of chemistry basics before progressing into the chemistry involved in the graphic arts.

This revised and expanded third edition of Chemistry for the Graphic Arts will prove valuable to newcomers and seasoned veterans alike. While it assumes no prior background in chemistry, the insight it provides is nevertheless detailed and specific enough to warrant frequent use by more technically trained readers.

Target Audience: Virtually any reader involved in the graphic arts, including management, technical, safety, sales, marketing, and production personnel. It is also designed to serve as a comprehensive instructional text for graphic arts students.

Table of Contents:

An Introduction to Chemistry

Water, Acids, and Bases

Chemistry of the Compounds of Carbon

Chemistry of Photography and Proofing

Lithographic Plates

Image Carriers for Flexography, Screen, Gravure, Inkjet, and Other Printing Processes

Chemistry of Paper

Printing Inks, Toners, and Coatings

Chemistry in the Pressroom

Safety, Health, and the Environment

Appendix A: Chemical Elements and the Periodic Table

Appendix B: The SI or Metric System and Conversion Tables

Appendix C: Relative Humidity and Moisture-Saturated Air

Index