Introduction: History
Sources of the Elements
Applications of Rare Earths and Actinides
Properties of the Elements
Binary Compounds
Oxides and Halides of the Actinides and Lanthanides
Spectroscopy: Electronic Absorption Spectroscopy
Lanthanide Luminescence
NMR
EPR Spectroscopy
Co-ordination Chemistry: Ions in Aqueous Solution
Complexes with Neutral and Anionic O-Donor Ligands
Complexes with Neutral and Anionic N-Donor Ligands
Complexes with Heavier Donor Atoms
Solvent Extraction Processes in Lanthanide and Actinide Separations
Organometallic Chemistry: Homoleptic s-Bonded Organometallics
Cyclopentadienyl Complexes
Reactions
Thermochemical Studies of Reactivity of Organo-Lanthanide and -Actinide Alkyls and Hydrides
Other Supporting Ligands for Organo-Lanthanide and -Actinide Chemistry
Cyclo-Octatetraenyl Complexes
Arene Complexes
Lanthanide Complexes as Catalysts and Reagents for Organic Reactions: Ca
