The CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 98^th Edition is an update of a classic reference. The 98^th Edition contains several new features including, but not limited to - a major update to the table of isotopes, the first major compilation of high quality data of protein-ligand binding thermodynamics, and an important new collection of NMR data critical for understanding outcomes of organic syntheses. Plus, twelve lists have been updated such as, the physical properties of organic compounds and the latest experimental values of bond dissociation energies. Building on the new feature first introduced in the 94^th edition, four historical figures in science will be honored on the end plates.

The elements - completely revised and updated with a new summary table of key properties

Table of the isotopes - a major update to this important data collection with hundreds of new and more accurate data points for more than 3000 isotopes of all the elements

Gas clathrates - new data tables for important mixed clathrate systems including methane, ethane, propane, carbon dioxide (new), hydrogen sulfide (new), xenon (new), and nitrogen (new).

Ionic liquids - expanded and revised information on over 150 important ionic liquids

Protein-ligand binding thermodynamics - the first major compilation of high quality data on these important bio-chemical reactions

Common drugs - completely revised with property and functionality data on over 250 drugs

1H chemical shifts of contaminants in deuterated solvents - an important new collection of NMR data critical for understanding outcomes of organic syntheses

Electron affinities - new data on over 200 atoms and molecules

Atomic and molecular polarizabilities - Updated data value for virtually every element and many important molecules

IUPAC guide to nomenclature of inorganic chemistry - this completely revised, four page guide provides easy-to-use access to the nomenclature rules for inorganic compounds

Bond dissociation energies - the latest experimental values have been added for a number of molecules

Standard Atomic Weights - 2016 changes made by IUPAC

Physical properties of organic compounds - results of the first phase of a complete review, with new data of densities

Atomic Masses and Abundances - Update of isotopic abundances

Periodic Table of the Elements - Updated to include new element names

Interstellar Molecules - Complete list of molecules observed in space to date

Major World Earthquakes - Updated through 2016

Atmospheric Concentration of CO₂ - Updated through 2016

Global Temperature Trend - Updated through 2016

Threshold Limits for Airborne Contaminants - Updated to 2016 recommendations

Chemical Carcinogens - Inclusion of 2016 recommendations of National Toxicology Program

Nanomaterial Safety Guidelines - Definition of terms in nanoscience; guidelines for safe handling and disposal