CHEMICAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES
 
Taught in 2nd year ChemistrySection process techniques
Theory [A] 52.0
Exercises [B] 78.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 312.0
Studypoints [E] 11
Level  
Credit contract?
Examination contract?
Credit contract mandatory if Exam contract?
Retake possible? Not applicable: periodic evaluation
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Karla Berckmoes
Reference TGCHCP02A13931
 
Key words
analytical chemistry, volumetric methods, titrations, electrochemistry, potentiometry, spectroscopy

Objectives
Theoretical aspects :
The purpose of this course is to provide a guide to understanding the fundamental principles of the analytical technics of volumetric and instrumental methods.
Experiments :
With selected experiments the students are introduced in the practical aspects of volumetric and instrumental technics and how measurements are translated to reliable quantitative dates.
The results are qualified by concepts of quality control. A security report pays attention to the dangers associated to those chemical products.


Topics
Theoretical aspects Part I : Classic analytical methods
The analytical processing of data.
Gravimetric analyses , acid-base analyses, precipitation analyses.
Experiments : selected redox - , complexometric - and precipitation titrations.
Theoretical aspects Part II : UV-VIS spectrometric analyses
Experiments : calibration of wavelength - and absorbance scale.
Quantitation via the law of Lambert-Beer
Theoretical aspects Part III : Electrochemical analytical methods
Conductometric and potentiometric titrations. Ion selective electrodes.
Experiments : conductometric titrations ; calibration of the glass electrode and potentiometric titrations; determination with ion selective electrodes.


Prerequisites


Final Objectives


Materials used
- teacher's course
- other textbook(s)
- school library materials ...


Study costs
Teacher's courses : ± € 14


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
- lectures
- demonstrations
- exercises
- group reports
- discussion exercises
- home study


Assessment
- Scoring system :
written examination

oral examination
assignments


Lecturer(s)
Lecturer : Karla Berckmoes
Co-lecturer : Valerie De Vynck