This module aims to provide the student with; Knowledge of the theory and principles behind fluorescence spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; The ability to use the combined techniques of UV/VIS, IR, MS and NMR to identify the structure of simple organic molecules; Knowledge of both thermoanalytical methods and electrochemical methodologies with an understanding of application areas;
Fluorescence spectroscopy:
Theory; applications; energy levels; pH & inner filter effects; quenching
Flame emission & atomic absorption spectrophotometry:
Instrumentation review; principles of technique; interferences; graphite furnace AA; quantitative analysis. Plasma Emission Spectroscopy, theory and Instrumentation
Infrared spectroscopy:
IR instrument & theory review; functional group characteristics; correlation of IR spectra with molecular structure; sample handling; Fourier transform IR; near infrared spectroscopy (NIR).
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy:
Basic principles & instrumentation; elucidation of 1H NMR spectra & compound identification. Types of Coupling Patterns
Thermoanalytical methods:
Thermogravimetric analysis; differential scanning calorimetry
Electroanalytical Methods:
Linear sweep and cyclic voltammetry, stripping voltammetry, potential step methods (chronoamperometry, normal pulse and differential pulse methods) hydrodynamic methods, flow systems, FIA, electrochemical sensors.
Acid-base equilibria:
pH control and buffers, Henderson-Hasslebalch equation, pKa
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |
| Formal Examination | 70 |