Duration
Physico-chemical methods of analysis : 15h Th
Labs : 5d Labo.
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical and Materials Engineering | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Physico-chemical methods of analysis :
Labs : Gauthier Eppe
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Physico-chemical methods of analysis
Introduction to quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), Validation of analytical methods
Tome II: Introduction to mass spectrometry and hyphenated techniques GC-MS and LC-MS
Tome III: Spectral methods of analysis. General devices: sources of light, dispersive systems and FourierTransform systems, detectors. Emission spectrometry: flame, ICP and ICP-MS. Atomic absorption. Molecular, UV-Visible and Infra-red absorption and Raman scattering. Comparison and application of the various methods.
Labs
Practical information is given during the first TP session
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course contributes to the learning outcomes I.1, II.1, II.2, II.3, III.2, III.3, IV.2, IV.4, IV.5, V.2, V.3, VI.1, VI.2, VI.3, VII.4 of the MSc in chemical and material science engineering.
Physico-chemical methods of analysis
To present with some details, the most current methods of analysis, based on physical processes. The aspect mainly developed is the quantitative aspect with an introduction to Quality assurance. This course however does not approach NMR, matters which belong to other courses
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Physico-chemical methods of analysis
Good knowledge of the basic concepts of atomic and molecular spectroscopy.<br /><br /> Good knowledge of the basic concepts of electrochemistry
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Physico-chemical methods of analysis
See below
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Physico-chemical methods of analysis
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Theoretical courses (15h): 1st quadrimester. Face to face. Copies of lecture slides are available. Short movies of analytical methods have been recorded and are available on the plateform e-campus. A selection of analytical methods (GC-MS, ATR-FT-IR, Raman) are directly showed in live during the course to illustrate the theoritical concepts.
The rehearsals concerns certain parts of the theoretical course, illustrated by exercises. The subject covered during the rehearsals is mainly electrochemistry. Quantitative approaches by internal standard and isotope dilution are also discussed.
Recommended or required readings
Physico-chemical methods of analysis
- Full notes were written and are available for the spectral methods of analysis. They present the basic concepts which will be exposed.
- Moreover, the course is presented via a powerpoint provided to the students.
- The students can obtain additional information, in particular in the excellent work: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY by SKOOG, WEST and HOLLER, DeBoeck University, 3rd edition (2015)
Assessment methods and criteria
Physico-chemical methods of analysis
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
The assessment includes:
For Bloc 3 Chemistry :
An examination on the practical work (written examination, out of session, in December) and an oral presentation of the manipulation based on a scientific article (in groups of two, out of session in December)
The January face-to-face examination is divided into two parts,
Part 1 (written, duration 3h00) corresponds to a written exam with exercises and theoretical questions on electrochemistry-related material;
Part 2 (oral) corresponds to an oral examination on the mass spectrometry AND spectroscopy (UV, VIS, IR)
The repartition of points on the final score is as follows:
- For the January examination: 70%, of which 30% for the written examination on electrochemistry and 40% for the oral examination on physicochemical methods of analysis.
- For the practical work (Block 3 chemistry): 30% including the practical work examination and the oral presentation of the manipulation.
In the case of final failure (overall mark below 10/20), from one year to the next, students who have passed the practical work with a minimum of 10/20 are exempt from the course.
Work placement(s)
Physico-chemical methods of analysis
Laboratory work (65h).
During these TDs students will have the opportunity to use electrochemical methods:
- The classical polarography of Pb in a Zn oxide solution
- The DPP of Cd in a Zn oxide solution;
- Amperometry of Pb from a synthetic solution;
- Anodic stripping of Pb from a white wine sample;
- Potentiometry du Ca from a synthetic solution;
This activity is part of the teaching module and is mandatory. The student who does not participate at the entire activity and/or provided their reports outside the deadlines fixed will not be admitted at the exam.<br /><br /> ///<br /><br /> see TP part
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Physico-chemical methods of analysis
Pr. Gauthier Eppe
Institut de Chimie, Bat B6c, Local 1/9A
Tel. +32-4-366.3422
e-mail. g.eppe@uliege.be
Assistants : Alexandre Verdin :Alexandre.Verdin@uliege.be
Préparateur : Stéphane Luts
Labs
Pr. Gauthier Eppe
Institut de Chimie, Bat B6c, Local 1/9A
Tel. +32-4-366.3422
e-mail. g.eppe@uliege.be
Assistante : Dr Céline Xhrouet :c.xhrouet@uliege.be
Préparateur : Stéphane Luts