Library: Chemistry: Find Articles

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Research Databases

Select a database from this list to start looking for articles and other information on chemistry. You can also find our full list of databases here.

ACS Journals
Journals from the American Chemical Society, 1879-the present.
Electronic Journal Center
Full text of 11000+ research journals.
Science Reference Center
Full-text science content from a variety of sources including encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals.
CAS Analytical Methods
CAS Analytical Methods makes it simple to locate, compare, and understand analytical methods published in top journals. Available via the Biological and Physical Science department.
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CAS Formulus
This integrated workflow tool helps formulation scientists create products that are safe and effective. Available via the Biological and Physical Science department.
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CAS SciFinderⁿ
CAS SciFinderⁿ scientists curate and aggregate the world’s scientific patent and journal content daily. This database includes the most current and accurate substance, reaction, reference and commercial sourcing information. Now includes Analytical Methods and Formulas. Available via the Biological and Physical Science department.
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Periodicals at the Library

Each magazine and journal listed here is available in print on the Library's 3rd floor, and many are also available via our databases.

Discover
Electronic access: click here.
New Scientist
Electronic access: click here.
Physics Today
Science
The Scientist

The Database Doesn't Have Full Text for My Article. Now What?

During your search, you may encounter times when the full text (PDF or HTML) of an article is not available in the database. Follow these steps to see how you may locate an electronic or print version of your article:

If PDF and HTML full text are unavailable, click in certain databases to locate print copies in Columbus State's library or electronic copies in another database, such as the Electronic Journal Center.
If you know the name of the journal in which the article appears, search the eResource Lookup to see if the journal is available online in one of the research databases.
If the article is not available at Columbus State's library or electronically through the research databases, search the OhioLINK catalog for print holdings at nearby college or university libraries.