| Experimental Methods in Inorganic Chemistry | |
| Unit Code | ASC 08 |
| Credits | 5 |
| Prerequisites | ASC 01 - 04 |
| TEACHING STAFF | Prof. G. Stochel, Prof. Z. Sojka, Prof. J. Datka, Dr. hab. A. Kotarba, Dr. W. Macyk |
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Current techniques used for the characterisation of solids are described:
In this module the students are introduced to structure elucidation and characterization techniques of inorganic materials (phase analysis and grain size determination,
morphology and nanostructure imaging, surface area and porosity measurements, characterization of electronic and magnetic structure, determination of valence,
coordination and spin states, acid-base and oxidation properties), complemented by reactivity studies in stationary and transient regimes (mechanistic studies,
reaction networks, active sites, reaction intermediates). The principles of data processing and analysis are also explained. The selection of methods includes
IR, EPR, RS, UV-VIS, fluorescence spectroscopy, temperature programmed techniques (TPD, TPR, TPSR, TGA, DSC), SEM/TEM microscopy and electrochemical methods.
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE:
The aims of this unit are:
- To develop the competence of students in the application of modern experimental methods in the studies of inorganic materials and reaction mechanisms
- To identify appropriate experimental techniques and procedures for particular applications
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After completing this unit the student should be able to:
- Propose an appropriate method to solve particular structural problem
- Propose an appropriate experimental setup to obtain desirable information on inorganic materials
- Interpret the results of spectroscopic studies and present the results in the written and oral forms
TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
| TERM | NAME | L | S/E | P |
| 3 | Experimental Methods in Inorganic Chemistry | 30 | 30 |
Student centered learning: 70 hours; Total student effort: 130 hours
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English
RECOMMENDED READING:
P.T. Kissinger, W.R. Heineman (eds.) "Laboratory Techniques in Electroanalytical Chemistry"Marcel Dekker, New York, 1984
A.K. Brisdon "Inorganic Spectroscopic Methods" Oxford University Press, Oxford 1998
W. Niemanstverdriet "Spectroscopy in Catalysis. An Introduction", VCH, Weinheim 1993
SCHEDULE AND LEARNING METHOD:
| Weeks | Type | Duration | Course description |
| 1 | L P |
1 1 |
Survey of experimental techniques used in Inorganic Chemistry - Probst diagram |
| 1-3 1-3 |
L P |
5 5 |
Analysis of highly divided and porous solids, determination of grain size and size dispersion, surface area and texture measurements, (XRD, BET, Hg-porosimetry, sorption methods) |
| 3-5 | L P |
4 4 |
Morphology and structure imaging methods(SEM,TEM, AFM/STM) |
| 6-8 | L P |
6 6 |
Elucidation of electronic, magnetic and optical properties, crystal field theory, spin states and spin coupling, magnetic order (UV-vis spectroscopy, luminescence, IR and Raman, EPR, susceptibility measurements, electric conductivity and electrochemical methods |
| 9-10 | L P |
4 4 |
Experimental methods for reactivity studies-gas/solid (stationary and transient methods) |
| 11-12 | L P |
4 4 |
Temperature programmed techniques (TPD, TPR/O, TPSR) |
| 13-15 | L P |
6 6 |
Experimental methods for reactivity studies-liquid phase |
ASSESSMENT:
Test examination (60%); oral presentation of two topics (40%)