8024 (v.5) Analytical Chemistry 201

Area:

Department of Applied Chemistry

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

6.5

Tutorial:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 5 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    13386 (v.3) Analytical Chemistry 114 or any previous version
    OR
    7042 (v.6) Analytical Chemistry 112 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Detailed treatment of sampling procedures, sample decomposition, gravimetric and titrimetric methods as applied to the analysis of real samples of geochemical or metallurgical origin. Sample preparation and decomposition, separation techniques including precipitation phenomena, chromatography, solvent extraction, volatilisation, masking, determination of required species by titrimetric or instrumental methods. Theory and practice of flame atomic absorption spectrometry.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit the student will have gained a sound knowledge of the concepts of analytical chemistry and the associated practical skills to undertake laboratory work at the professional level, with particular emphasis on atomic absorption spectrometry. They will have demonstrated mastery in performing accurate analyses on a selection of geochemical ores and alloys and a sound working knowledge of the theory and operation of an atomic absorption spectrometer and have demonstrated competency in its use.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Skoog, D.A., West, D.M. and Holler, F.J., 1992, 'Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry', 6th edition, Saunders College Publishing. Analytical Chemistry 201 Theory and Practical Manual, Curtin University Bookshop. Practical Atomic Spectrometry, Curtin University Bookshop.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 60%. Laboratory Assessment 40%.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y