The module features 56 hours of lecture (7 CFU). Multiple choice tests (individual activity) and real world analytical issues (group activities) will be proposed throughout the module (around 6 h). The latter aims at stimulating the ability to apply the acquired knowledge and developing the expected skills. Numerical problems will also be presented and discussed for each topic to consolidate and learn to apply the acquired knowledge and for self-evaluation purposes.
Contents
Introduction: analytical chemistry and its role in research and society (2 h). Analytical protocol: definition of the problem, choice of the analytical method, sampling, sample treatment, determination, evaluation of the results (4 h). Equilibria in solution: electrolytes and their effects onto chemical equilibrium; ionic strength and activity; systematic approach to complex equilibria (6 h). Gravimetric methods (2 h). Electrochemical methods: potentiometry, conductimetry and amperometry (4 h). Volumetric analysis: background, theory of neutralization, complexometric, redox and precipitation titrations; application of volumetric titrations (12 h). Instrumental analysis: features of instrumental methods, block diagrams, analytical signal and calibration (4 h). UV-visible and infrared (IR) absorption spectroscopy: theoretical aspects, instrumental apparatus and applications (8 h). Chromatographic methods: theoretical aspects, stationary phases, detectors and applications (6 h). Quality in analytical chemistry: quality control, quality assurance, validation, traceability, standard materials and standard analytical methods (4 h).
Course Language
Italian
More information
Contact the professor by e-mail at damiano.monticelli@uninsubria.it
