Entry requirements

120 credits with 60 credits Chemistry including 10 credits in Analytical Chemistry, or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to

• describe the physical background and the applicability of different spectroscopic techniques
• describe the construction and function of instrumental components for different spectroscopic techniques
• describe how different techniques are utilised in flow systems (FIA)
• perform theoretical calculations related to the techniques discussed
• predict how changes in instrumental parameters will influence the measurements with the different techniques
• evaluate the applicability of the different techniques to solve analytical problems
• present the results from experimental work in Swedish/English orally and in written reports
• describe analytical techniques in a popular scientific way

Content

Overview of interaction between radiation and matter. Atomic Absorption and Emission spectroscopy (AAS, AES). Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF). X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Electron Spectroscopy.(ESCA, Auger). Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM, EDS). Radiochemical methods, Ion Chromatography (IC) and Flow Injection Analysis (FIA).

Instruction

Lectures, seminars, laboratory work, and study visit. Compulsory moments: Course introduction, laboratory work, seminars and study visit.

Assessment

Examination is arranged during and/or at the end of the course. An article written in a popular scientific way should be written during the course. The article and the laboratory work must also be passed. The laboratory work and writing the article correspond to 6 credits.