This syllabus is valid: 2013-03-04
and until further notice
Course code: 5KE086
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Chemistry: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Chemistry
Contents
The student should obtain knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to use modern atom spectrometric techniques for advanced applications for example in environmental surveillance and technological development.
During the course we describe and discuss functional principles of different atomisation systems, processes leading to free atom formation and impact of atomisation temperature and chemical environment on analytical performance. The knowledge acquired from this is used to discuss the construction of instrumentation, the appearance of and correction for interference effects during measurements as well as application areas and limitations of different spectroscopic techniques. These include inductively coupled plasma (ICP) in combination with atomic emission (AES) or mass spectrometry (MS) as well as flame and graphite atomiser atomic absorption (AAS) spectrometry. Methods for sample preparation and sample introduction to various instruments will be discussed.
Required Knowledge
Analytical Chemistry (15 ECTS, 5KE082) and Light Spectroscopy (7.5 ECTS, 5KE039), or the equivalent.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
Please contact the faculty.
