Instrumental analysis

For every technique following issues will be addressed: the fundamentals, the basic components of the instrument, the instrument output (quantitative or qualitative), the limitations of the method, the suitability for particular types of analyses, protocols for using the instruments and for analyzing the data. This course will cover Molecular Spectroscopy (UV-Vis, Fluorescence, IR, Raman, NMR), Atomic Spectroscopy (AAS, AES), Mass Spectrometry, Electroanalytical Techniques (Potentiometry, Polarography, Voltammetry, Coulometry), Separation Techniques (GC, HPLC, CE), and Sensors. Sources of errors, reference materials and validation of methods will be also addressed.

Upon completion of the course student will know: the principles and design of instruments in modern analytical chemistry, the performance of analytical instruments relative to their potential of use and limitations (sensitivity, precision and detection limit). Students will demonstrate skills: to draw diagrams for analytical instruments, to explain the principles and design of modern analytical instruments, to apply their knowledge to carry out determination according to the analytical protocol to instrument methods. Student should be able to perform the calculations associated with data processing and the quality control of obtained results.

1) W. Szczepaniak, "Metody instrumentalne w analizie chemicznej", WN PWN 2004.

2) G.W. Ewing, Metody instrumentalne w analizie chemicznej, PWN Warszawa 1980.

3) G. Currell, Analytical instrumentation, Wiley, Chichester 2000.