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Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 6614
Spring
CHEM 2984
3 hours lecture and one three-hour lab per week
Upper
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A rigorous and hands-on exposure to the fundamental thinking, hardware, and techniques
common to instrumental analysis as performed in a modern chemical laboratory. The following
methods are emphasized: visible, ultraviolet, and infrared spectroscopy, atomic absorption
methods, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, and gas and high
pressure liquid chromatography. A survey of microscopy, calorimetry, and selected electronic
and electrical concepts to instrumentation will also be included.
STUDENT OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course the student will be able to do the following:
1. Describe the nature, advantages, and limitations associated with the measurements
made by the each method used in the laboratory.
2. Correctly interpret and act on the meaning and quality of measurements and data
obtained by each method.
3. Independently devise and successfully implement an original and practical instrumental
analysis scheme to ascertain the identity and relative amounts of components in an
unknown mixture or solution.
TEXT
Rubinson, K.A. and J.F. Rubinson. Contemporary Instrumental Analysis. Prentice Hall, latest
edition.
DIVISION OF SUBJECT MATTER
Topic
Lecture Hours
Laboratory Hours
A. Statistical analysis and solution preparation
8
6
B. Quantum model for molecules
2
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C. Electronic transitions and UV-VIS spectroscopy
6
3
D. Atomic absorption methods
3
3
E. Vibration transitions and infrared spectroscopy
6
3
F. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
4
3
G. Gas and high-pressure liquid chromatography
4
6
H. Mass spectroscopy
8
6
I. Microscopy, calorimetry, and related physical measures
4
3
J. Practicum unknowns
-
12
Total
45
45
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Blackburn, J.A. Modern Instrumentation for Scientists and Engineers. Springer, latest edition.
Kenkel, J.A. Analytical Chemistry for Technicians. CTC Press, latest edition.
Skoog, D.A., F.J. Holler and T.A. Nieman. Principles of Instrumental Analysis, latest edition.
Strobel, H.A. and W.R. Heineman. Chemical Instrumentation: A Systematic Approach. Wiley, latest
edition.
Wayne, R.P. Chemical Instrumentation. Oxford Press, latest edition.
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