Experiment and practice of inorganic compound lead fundamental understanding of inorganic synthesis and purification technique. Also, analytical chemistry including separation operation, catalytic reaction of inorganic compounds, X-ray diffraction methods are picked-up focussing experimental aspect.
Fundamental, but advanced techniques that are important in inorganic and analytical chemistry are focused. Following synthesis, reaction, and analytical methods are included as the essential technique.
1. Advanced instrumental analysis of solution sample.
2. Advanced synthesis and reaction of inorganic compounds. Structure and property relationship.
3. X-ray diffraction method for structure analysis and identification.
4. Catalytic activity and reaction of inorganic compounds.
Understanding of fundamental theory and practical aspect of advanced inorganic synthesis, reaction, and analytical methods.
Inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, catalytic chemistry, crystallography, laboratory course
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Individual and group experiment. After experiment, dialog type discussion on the results is assigned. Presentation on the experimental result is planned.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Resolution of the Tris(ethylenediamine) Cobalt(III) Ion | Understanding of synthesis and optical resolution of Tris(ethylenediamine) Cobalt(III) complex. Understanding optical rotation measurement and theory. |
Class 2 | Resolution of the Tris(ethylenediamine) Cobalt(III) Ion | Understanding of synthesis and optical resolution of Tris(ethylenediamine) Cobalt(III) complex. Understanding optical rotation measurement and theory. |
Class 3 | Potentiometry | How the Nernst equation is related to the activity of halogen ion in sample solution which was determined by a potentiometry method is discussed. |
Class 4 | Potentiometry | How the Nernst equation is related to the activity of halogen ion in sample solution which was determined by a potentiometry method is discussed. |
Class 5 | Solvent extraction and masking of metal ion | Understanding of the solvent extraction and masking method of metal ion using complex formation regent. Understanding of quantitative determination method of specified metal ion. |
Class 6 | Solvent extraction and masking of metal ion | Understanding of the solvent extraction and masking method of metal ion using complex formation regent. Understanding of quantitative determination method of specified metal ion. |
Class 7 | Solid acid catalysis and molecular sieving effect of zeolite | To understand solid acid catalysis of zeolite through the hydrolysis of ethyl acetate and prove its molecular sieving effect through the reaction in the presence of organic bases. |
Class 8 | Solid acid catalysis and molecular sieving effect of zeolite | To understand solid acid catalysis of zeolite through the hydrolysis of ethyl acetate and prove its molecular sieving effect through the reaction in the presence of organic bases. |
Class 9 | Powder crystal X-ray diffraction | Understanding of powder crystal X-ray diffraction method. Calculation of the lattice constants of simple ionic crystal, and qualitative analysis of XRD pattern. Ab initio structural analysis from XRD pattern of organic compound. |
Class 10 | Powder crystal X-ray diffraction | Understanding of powder crystal X-ray diffraction method. Calculation of the lattice constants of simple ionic crystal, and qualitative analysis of XRD pattern. Ab initio structural analysis from XRD pattern of organic compound. |
Class 11 | Synthesis of a Cobalt Complex Capable of Reversible Dioxygen Uptake | Preparation and magnetic susceptibility measurement of Co(salen) complex. Reaction of the complex with dioxygen. |
Class 12 | Synthesis of a Cobalt Complex Capable of Reversible Dioxygen Uptake | Preparation and magnetic susceptibility measurement of Co(salen) complex. Reaction of the complex with dioxygen. |
Class 13 | Mo(bpy)(CO)4 & Fe(C5H2)2 (1) | Synthesis and photophysical and electrochemical properties of Mo(bpy)(CO)4 and Fe(C5H2)2 |
Class 14 | Mo(bpy)(CO)4 & Fe(C5H2)2 (2) | Synthesis and photophysical and electrochemical properties of Mo(bpy)(CO)4 and Fe(C5H2)2 |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 50 minutes preparing for class and another 50 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
"Inorganic and analytical chemistry laboratory course text" Department of Chemistry.
"Safety of chemical experiment" (Kagakudojin)
"Safety of chemical experiment (II)" (Kagakudojin)
Report of all experiments and discussion are evaluated.
Related classes are closely linked to this class. Recommended.