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Lecturer(s)
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Švancara Ivan, prof. Ing. Dr.
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Course content
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- Sampling in Instrumental Inorganic Analysis. Samples: Definition, classification, and characterisation (types of samples; examples). Collection of samples: Sampling of gaseous, liquid, and solid samples. Sample stabilisation and conservation. Sample transport and storage. - Sample preparation for inorganic analysis Classic methods of decomposition: Wet digestion: Decomposition in mineral acids and mixtures with acids. (Dry) melting with reagents in the solid state. Classification and types, experimentation, and some examples. Modern sample digestion in special one-purpose apparatus: Wet mineralisation in modern microwave units, Principles and basic instrumentation, digestion mixtures for various samples, applications (examples). - Modern instrumental techniques for inorganic analysis Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Ion-coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Ion chromatography (IC). Solid-state voltammetry (SSV). Roentgen spectrometry (XRS) for analysis of solids, Neutron activation analysis (NAA). - Environmental analysis Definitions and principles. Specific concentration / content units. Samples and sampling localities. Pollution vs. contamination. Special laboratory equipment. Inorganic trace and speciation analysis. - "Green" (eco)analytical chemistry Basic rules of green chemistry (with brief commentaries). Green analytical chemistry: Characterisation of the individual approaches. Selected examples from the present-day's practice.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
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Learning outcomes
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Introducing the students to modern instrumental inorganic analysis, namely the current approaches to sample collection and preparation, methodology, selected analytical techniques and special areas, such as environmental and "green" analysis, trace and speciation analysis, or solid-state analysis with identification with portable probes.
Graduates of the course will gain a basic overview of the state-of-the-art of instrumental inorganic analysis, including future prospects and trends. The students will also introduce themselves to relevant specialized literature and improve their scientific English.
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Prerequisites
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The subject requires the basic knowledge and skills on instrumental and physical chemistry, as well as work with chemical literature. Obvious is good knowledge of English language, both in written and spoken form.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Written examination
The subject requires basic knowledge of electroanalytical and physical chemistry (acquired in the country of origin). written test - 70% of exam, oral examination - 30% of exam.
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Recommended literature
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Artiola J.F. et al. Environmental Monitoring and Characterization. Amsterdam. 2004.
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De la Guardia M., Ed. Handbook of Green Analytical Chemistry. New York. 2012.
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Manahan S.E. Environmental Chemistry, 9nd Ed. New York. 2010.
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Matusiewicz H. et al. Inorganic Trace Analytics. Berlin. 2018.
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