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Analytical Chemistry I
Analytische Chemie I
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Abstract
Introduction into the most important spectroscopical methods and their applications to gain structural information.
Objective
Knowledge about the necessary theoretical background of spectroscopical methods and their practical applications
Content
Application oriented basics of organic and inorganic instrumental analysis and of the empirical employment of structure elucidation methods: Mass spectrometry: Ionization methods, mass separation, isotope signals, rules of fragmentation, rearrangements. NMR spectroscopy: Experimental basics, chemical shift, spin-spin coupling. IR spectroscopy: Revisiting topics like harmonic oscillator, normal vibrations, coupled oscillating systems (in accordance to the basics of the related lecture in physical chemistry); sample preparation, acquisition techniques, law of Lambert and Beer, interpretation of IR spectra; Raman spectroscopy. UV/VIS spectroscopy: Basics, interpretation of electron spectra. Circular dichroism (CD) und optical rotation dispersion (ORD). Atomic absorption, emission, and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy: Basics, sample preparation.
Resources
Lecture Notes
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Literature
- R. Kellner, J.-M. Mermet, M. Otto, H. M. Widmer (Eds.) Analytical Chemistry, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 1998; - D. A. Skoog und J. J. Leary, Instrumentelle Analytik, Springer, Heidelberg, 1996; - M. Hesse, H. Meier, B. Zeeh, Spektroskopische Methoden in der organischen Chemie, 5. überarbeitete Auflage, Thieme, Stuttgart, 1995 - E. Pretsch, P. Bühlmann, C. Affolter, M. Badertscher, Spektroskopische Daten zur Strukturaufklärung organischer verbindungen, 4. Auflage, Springer, Berlin/Heidelberg, 2001- Kläntschi N., Lienemann P., Richner P., Vonmont H: Elementanalytik. Instrumenteller Nachweis und Bestimmung von Elementen und deren Verbindungen. Spektrum Analytik, 1996, Hardcover, 339 S., ISBN 3-86025-134-1.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 60 minutes
- Aids
- Alle, ausser Computer und Telekommunikation. Taschenrechner erlaubt.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Analytische Chemie I |
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3 h weekly |
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Chemical Direction (Recommended for the Master Majors: Microbiology and Immunology, Cell Biology, Plant Biology, Systems Biology, Structural Biology and Biophysics, Biological Chemistry)
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Electives (Further combinations of Compulsory elective subjects arising upon specific written request by the students and permission by the Director of studies.)
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Electives (Further combinations of Compulsory elective subjects arising upon specific written request by the students and permission by the Director of studies.)
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