About Gmelin
Gmelin (1772+) is a database of organometallic and inorganic structures, such as coordinations compounds, alloys, catalysts, glasses and ceramics, and minerals. It includes chemical and physical properties and relevant references to the original handbook and the journal literature. Hundreds of chemical and physical data fields can be searched, including electric, magnetic, thermal, crystal, and physiological data.
- How To Access Gmelin
- Gmelin In Detail
- Tips and Techniques For Searching CrossFire Commander
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People currently affiliated with IUPUI or Indiana University may use Gmelin on computers at IUPUI University Library. They may also download Crossfire Commander (client software).
For in Library Use: CrossFire Commander version 7, for Windows. On University Library computers, look for "MDL Crossfire Commander" in the Start menu, under All Programs".
For Download: CrossFire Commander also may be used off campus via IUPUI VPN software. In order to use Gmelin via CrossFire Commander on lab, office or home computers, you must install client software.
- Gmelin Crossfire Commander software for PC or Mac installation
- For help installing the software contact Amanda Lavender
For basic help using Crossfire Commander, contact IUPUI Chemistry liaison Randi Stocker (274-0494). For advanced help using Crossfire Commander, contact IUB Chemistry Librarian Roger Beckman (812-855-9792) 
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Learning how to search the Gmelin database is challenging but worthwhile because the database provides excellent coverage of property information for organometallic and inorganic compounds. User friendly query forms, once located, can make fact searching much easlier. You can search by drawing a structure, by entering the composition or by entering a percentage of the composition. You can also build sophisticated queries that incorporate structure, substructure, reaction, property, and keyword searches. Return to Top
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- Work through one of these tutorials:
- Elsevier MDL Learning Center PDF and web tutorials from Elsevier MDL. First time users much register. Disable popups.
- Tutorial from the University of Wisconsin.
- Interactive Videos from Elsevier MDL
- Resources
- Quick User Guide Crossfire Commander V.7
- Fact Searching v.6 (2 Mb PDF) from University of Chicago
- Structure Searching v.6 (2.2 Mb PDF) from University of Chicago
- Training Materials from MIMAS.
- Instructional Materials from Clearinghouse for Chemical Information Instructional Materials
- Crossfire Gmelin Datastructure from Elsevier MDL
- Beilstein Dictionary (German -> Engish) From Stanford
Maintained by Eric Snajdr, Chemistry Subject Librarian. Return to Chemistry Guide
