Inorganic Chemistry

Inorganic chemistry is concerned with the properties and behavior of inorganic metals, minerals, and organometallic compounds. The critical distinction from organic chemistry is that inorganic compounds do not contain carbon. But there can be overlap; for example, organometallic compounds usually contain a metal or metalloid bonded directly to carbon. Inorganic chemistry focuses on understanding these materials, and working out how they can be modified, separated, and used. Inorganic chemistry is a core discipline with utility across diverse applications.