|Analytical Separation Methods|
Extraction, chromatography, electrophoresisPosition of the Course
Clarifying why separation methods often play an important role in chemical analysis. Providing insight into the most important analytical separation methods (with emphasis on solvent extraction, chromatography and electrophoresis). An active mastering of the basic principles is aimed at and should enable the student to solve problems in this application field.Contents
Via the courses ‘General chemistry’ and ‘Basic Principles of Analytical Chemistry’, the incoming student has sufficient insight into chemical equilibria (precipitation, acid-base, complex formation en reduction-oxidation reactions) and properties such as solubility and polarity, which play an important role in the context of chemical separation methods. The courses ‘Spectroscopic methods of analysis’ and ‘Physical chemistry II: electrochemistry’ have provided the necessary background to understand the operating principles of the various detector types in use in chromatography.Final Competences
The student has gained insight into the general concepts of the most important analytical separation methods and can apply this knowledge to solve chemical problems in this context. Although not introduced to the technical details of the instrumentation, the student should be aware of the capabilities and limitations of the instrumental methods chromatography and electrophoresis.Teaching and Learning Material
Syllabus in Dutch (10 €)
Chemical Analysis : Modern instrumentation, methods and techniques, Francis Rouessac and Annick Rouessac, John Wiley & Sons, 2000, ISBN 0-471-97261-4.
Via problem solving sessions: development of the insights and skills required to solve chemical problems.
Lectures, problem solving sessions, practical exercises.Evaluation Methods
Periodical (end of semester)Examination Methods
Written examination with oral explanation. Marked exercises during practical exercises.