CHEM 671 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Scientific measurements require a range of instruments for any individual analysis. While instrumentation is becoming very complex, chemical analysis requires great attention and care in order to arrive at the desired and acceptable results. This is a practical course that will introduce students to the practical handling of a wide range of equipment used in chemical analytical methods and how these instruments are calibrated before use. The course will delve into Measurement and instrumentation; Resolution, sensitivity, selectivity, detection limit; Sample pre-treatment techniques; Detailed consideration and applications of some selected methods e.g. AAS, AES, IR, UV, NMR, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, XRF, NAA etc