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
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7042 (v.6) Analytical Chemistry 112 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 60%. Laboratory Assessment 40%. |
Field of Education: | 10500 Chemical Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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