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what are the functions of IUPAC?

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) serves to advance the worldwide aspects of the chemical sciences and to contribute to the application of chemistry in the service of Mankind. The main objectives of IUPAC are:
  • Nomenclature of inorganic and organic chemistry
  • Standardization of atomic weights
  • Standardization of physical constants
  • Editing tables of properties of matter
  • Establishing a commission for the review of work
  • Standardization of the formats of publications
  • Measures required to prevent repetition of the same papers.
       
    
  
   
 


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