FTIR, Raman Spectroscopy, ESR and Surface Analysis (CHEM-417 ) (Major)

Course Tittle: FTIR, Raman Spectroscopy, ESR and Surface Analysis

Course Code: CHEM-417

Credit Hours: 3

Class: BS 8th (Regular , )

Instructor: Dr.Yasmeen Gull

Email:[email protected]

DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES

The main objective of this course is to build a fundamental understanding about different spectroscopic techniques. This course contains instrumental detail of different analysis techniques.  IR and FTIR will be covered in detail along with their applications.  Merits & limitations of ESR  will be shared.  Comprehensive details about introduction, principal, instrumentation and applications  of the XPS will be discussed.

CONTENTS

Origin of Molecular spectra, Origin of infrared and Raman spectra, Normal coordinate and normal vibrations, Symmetry of normal vibration and selection rules, selection rule for infrared and Raman spectra, Metal isotope spectroscopy, vibrational spectra in gaseous phase and inert gas matrices, comparison of Raman with Infrared spectroscopy. Quantitative/Qualitative analysis, Instrumental detail and their use as analytical tool. Electron spin resonance spectroscopy: Instrumentation, Samples and sample holder, ESR spectra and Hyperfine interaction, Applications, Spin labels and spin traps. Surface Analysis: Introduction, Electron spectroscopy techniques, X-Rays photoelectron spectroscopy, Instrumentation for XPS, Sample introduction and handling for surface analysis, Analytical applications of XPS.

READINGS

  1. Skoog D. and West D.M., Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, Holt Reinhart Inc, London. (1996).
  2. Christian G.D., Analytical Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons. (2010).
  3. Harris D.C., Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Freeman, N. Y. (2006).
  4. Douglas A. Skoog, Donald M. West, F. James Holler, Stanley R. Crouch Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry; 8th ed. Saunders College Publishing, Philadelphia. (2003).

                               WEEKLY LECTURE SCHEDULE

 Week                 Topics                                                                                  Date
1 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry & spectroscopy January 13-17, 2020
2 Origin of Molecular spectra, Origin of infrared and Raman  spectra January 20-24, 2020
3 Normal coordinate and normal vibrations January 27-31, 2020
4 Symmetry of normal vibration and selection rules, selection rule for infrared and Raman  spectra February 3-7, 2020
5 Metal isotope spectroscopy February 10-14, 2020
6 vibrational spectra in gaseous phase and inert gas matrices February 17-21, 2020
7 Comparison of Raman with Infrared spectroscopy February 24-28, 2020
8 Quantitative/Qualitative analysis by FTIR and Raman spectroscopy March 2-6, 2020
9 Mid Exam March 9-13,2020
10 Instrumental detail and their use as analytical tool March 16-20, 2020
11 Electron spin resonance spectroscopy: Instrumentation, Samples and sample holder March 23-27, 2020
12 ESR spectra and Hyperfine interaction, Applications, Spin labels and spin traps March 30 -April 3, 2020
13 Surface Analysis: Introduction, Electron spectroscopy techniques,Surface and Bulk Differences and Scope April 6-10, 2020
14 Auger Electron Spectroscopy: Basics, principle and applications April 13-17, 2020
15 X-Rays photoelectron spectroscopy, Instrumentation for XPS April 20-24, 2020
16 Sample introduction and handling for surface analysis, Analytical applications of XPS April 27- May 01,  2020
17 Electron spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA): Introduction, Principle, May 4-8, 2020
18 Final Exam June, 2002

RESEARCH PROJECT.

Presentation on different Research Topics as a part of assignment

Description of system of evaluation (Exam, assignments etc)

Sessional: 20% (short project, assignment, presentation and class participation)

Mid exam: 30%

Final exam: 50%

RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. Minimum attendance 75% is necessary to appear in exam.
  2. Keep your mobiles off/silent during class time.

Course Material

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