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Research School of Chemistry · ANU College of Science and Medicine
The purpose of this course is to provide a broad perspective on inorganic chemistry. This spans the s, p, d and f blocks of the periodic table, and includes molecular complexes, clusters and materials. This course will cover aspects of synthesis, structure, bonding, properties, reactivity and applications of such compounds. This includes main group organometallics (e.g. Grignard reagents, organolithium reagents, organophosphorus compounds), cluster chemistry, porous materials (e.g. zeolites and metal-organic frameworks), and lanthanoid and actinoid chemistry. The laboratory component of the course will aim to develop skills in the handling of air-sensitive compounds using Schlenk techniques and the purification of compounds using chromatographic techniques. Students will also build on their expertise in both acquisition and data analysis of a range of analytical techniques including NMR, IR and UV/Vis spectroscopies. Note: This course is taught with undergraduate students but assessed separately.
Assignment
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Test
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End of semester exam
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Laboratory reports (hurdle)
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The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 3 x 1 hour lectures per week plus approximately 32 hours of laboratory throughout the semester. - Approximately 62 hours of self-study which will include preparation for lectures and other assessment tasks. Other Information A pass in the laboratory work is required in order to gain a pass in CHEM6323. To pass the laboratory, you must complete all laboratory sessions and submit reasonable attempts of all laboratory reports.
“Inorganic Chemistry” by M. Weller, T. Overton, J. Rourke, and F. Armstrong, 7th edition, 2018.