Learning objectives
To provide the fundamental knowledge of the anlytical methods and techniques. <br />
Prerequisites
Criteria for the choise of analytical methods. <br />
Identification and determination of the analytes <br />
Concentration units <br />
<br />
Chemical Equilibria and titrimetric methods <br />
Acid-base equilibria. Buffer solutions. Acid-base titrations <br />
Complex formation equilibria. Complexometric titrations. Redox equilibria. redox titrations <br />
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Electroanalytical techniques <br />
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Electrode potentials. Specific electrodes Potentiometric determination of pH. <br />
Electrolysis. <br />
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Spectroscopic techniques <br />
Energy exchange between radiation and substances <br />
Molecular spectroscopy <br />
Uv-visible absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy. Application <br />
Infrared (FT-IR) spettroscopy. Applications <br />
Mass Spectrometry. Techniques and applications <br />
<br />
Separation techniques <br />
<br />
Mechanisms of the chromatographic separations. <br />
Polarity of the substances. <br />
Gaschromatograpy and Liquid Chromatography: Techniques and applications to volatile and non volatile organic compounds. <br />
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Sampling procedures. Sample treatments procedures. <br />
Evalution of the analytical results. <br />
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Course unit content
Criteria for the choise of analytical methods. <br />
Identification and determination of the analytes <br />
Concentration units <br />
<br />
Chemical Equilibria and titrimetric methods <br />
Acid-base equilibria. Buffer solutions. Acid-base titrations <br />
Complex formation equilibria. Complexometric titrations. Redox equilibria. redox titrations <br />
<br />
Electroanalytical techniques <br />
<br />
Electrode potentials. Specific electrodes Potentiometric determination of pH. <br />
Electrolysis. <br />
<br />
Spectroscopic techniques <br />
Energy exchange between radiation and substances <br />
Molecular spectroscopy <br />
Uv-visible absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy. Application <br />
Infrared (FT-IR) spettroscopy. Applications <br />
Mass Spectrometry. Techniques and applications <br />
<br />
Separation techniques <br />
<br />
Mechanisms of the chromatographic separations. <br />
Polarity of the substances. <br />
Gaschromatograpy and Liquid Chromatography: Techniques and applications to volatile and non volatile organic compounds. <br />
<br />
Sampling procedures. Sample treatments procedures. <br />
Evalution of the analytical results. <br />
<br />
Bibliography
D.C. Harris, Chimica Analitica Quantitativa, Zanichelli, 2004. <br />
D.A. Skoog, D.M. West, F. J. Holler, S.R. Crouch, Fondamenti di Chimica Analitica, EdiSES, 2004. <br />
K.A. Rubinson, J.F. Rubinson, Chimica Analitica Strumentale, Zanichelli, 2002.
Teaching methods
Practical laboratory experiments
