Inorganic Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (5cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-KEM--200
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
After completing the course, student is familiar with the most common chemical analysis methods and is able to apply these in working life. Student is able to perform in a laboratory environment taking into account the safety regulations. The student is able to explain the theory from previous studies (Chemistry for Engineers 1-2) at a practical level in the laboratory.
Content
Core contentInorganic and analytical laboratory methods. Laboratory safety in action. Chemical reactions of inorganic ions. Balancing chemical equations. Qualitative inorganic analysis based on selective precipitation. Principle and applications of titrimetric methods. Different types of titrations. Titration equipment. Theory and applications of spectroscopic quantitative methods. Theory and application of potentiometric methods. Theory and application of gravimetric methods. Complementary knowledgeNomenclature of complex-ions and compounds. Flame analysis. Choosing an indicator for titrations. Principle of ion exchange. Concept of water hardness.AAS-analysis. Error sources in different methods
Prerequisites
Mandatory prerequisites for BSc in Science and Engineering students1Code: KEM.150Name: Chemistry for Engineers 1ECTS credits: 52Code: KEM.160Name: Chemistry for Engineers 2ECTS credits: 53Code: KEM.170Name: Laboratory Safety and Working MethodsECTS credits: 2ORCode: BBT.002Name: Basic Labotorty CourseECTS credits: 5
Further information
Laboratory part of the course includes qualitative analysis performed during 3-4 days in few weeks time period (21 hrs in total). In addition 6 quantitative laboratory analyses (3 hrs/analysis). Finally 2 group works (3hrs/group work). The laboratory work is done in a qroup including Finnish BSc students.