the chemistry of compounds that do not contain hydrocarbon radicals
The branch of chemistry dealing with compounds that do not contain carbon.
Inorganic chemistry is the branch of chemistry concerned with the properties and behavior of inorganic compounds. This field covers all chemical compounds except the myriad organic compounds (compounds containing C-H bonds), which are the subjects of organic chemistry. The distinction between the two disciplines is far from absolute, and there is much overlap, most importantly in the sub-discipline of organometallic chemistry.
Inorganic Chemistry is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, published since 1962 by the American Chemical Society. It publishes research biweekly on all areas of inorganic chemistry.