Content (Syllabus outline)

Introduction to Analytical Chemistry: Analytical Techniques and Methods. Sampling and Sample Handling.

Chemical Standards and Reference Material.

Calibration Curves, Standard Addition, Internal Standardization and Internal Normalization

Errors in Chemical Analysis: Systematic and Random Errors. Standard Deviation, Gaussian Distribution Curve. Statistical Tests.

Gravimetric Method of Analysis.

Volumetric Methods: Principles, Type of Titrations, Titration Curves, Indicators

Principles of Neutralization Titrations in

Aqueous Solutions. Precipitation Titrimetry.

EDTA Complexation Titrations.

Oxidation/Reduction Titrations. Applications

of Volumetric Methods

Introduction to Electrochemical Methods in Analitical Chemistry; Electrogravimetry, Electrolyse, Potentiometry, Electrodes. Examples: Potentiometric Titration, Conductometry

Spectrometry: Principles. Apparatus and instrumentation. Beer-Lambert Law. Molecular spectrometry (visible, ultraviolet and infrared). Atomic spectrometry (absorption, flame emission, electrothermal) Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry. X-ray emission spectrometry. Mass spectrometry.

Separation techniques: Survey and fundamental. Sorption processes. Chromatography: mechanisms, methods, instruments. Normal- and reversed-phase. Paper chromatography. Thin-layer chromatography. Gas Chromatography. Liquid chromatography. Electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis. Advantages, deficiencies and applicability of each method. Qualitative and quantitative analysis. Detectors. Evaluation and interpretation of results.

Prerequisites

Inscription in the current year of study.
Completed colloquium is required for the final exam