Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | Lanthanide and Actinide Chemistry | ||
| Code | CHEM411 | ||
| Coordinator |
Prof HC Aspinall Chemistry Hca@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2016-17 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
| Either completion of year 3 of an MChem programme or BSc (Hons) in Chemistry |
Aims |
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The aim of the module is to give students an overview of the most important aspects of the unique chemistry and spectroscopy of the lanthanide and actinide elements, illustrated with contemporary examples of the applications of their compounds in chemistry and technology. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Students will understand the underlying principles of lanthanide and actinide chemistry, and how these differ from those of d-transition metal chemistry |
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Students will have an understanding of the most important aspects of spectroscopy of compounds of the lanthanide |
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Students will have an appreciation of how recent research is developing applications for the elements and their compounds |
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Students will have appreciation of the strategic importance of the elements e.g. in nuclear power and sustainable energy applications |
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Students will be able to read and critically evaluate research papers from the recent literature |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - 16 x 1hr Lectures |
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Tutorial - 2 x 1hr tutorials |
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Syllabus |
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Introduction and background · Occurrence and extraction of the elements
· Electronic structure and magnetic properties of the elements
· Oxidation states
· Bonding in complexes
Coordination chemistry
· Coordination numbers and coordination geometries of complexes
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/span>Complexes in aqueous solution: polyaminocarboxylates and related complexes
· Chemistry involved in solvent extraction purification of the elements
· Complexes with O-donor ligands: crown ethers and podands, b-diketonates, alkoxides
· Complexes with N-donor ligands: aromatic N-donors, dialkylamides
Organometallic chemistry
· Structural trends and bonding
· Cyclopentadienyl complexes
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Cyclo-ocatatetraenyl complexes
· Alkyl complexes
· Organometallic hydrides
· Organometallic compounds in low oxidation states
Spectroscopy
· Electronic absorption spectroscopy
· Luminescence spectroscopy
· NMR spectroscopy of paramagnetic complexes
Applications
· NMR shift reagents (including chiral shift reagents)
· Contrast agents for clinical magnetic resonance imaging
· Luminescent compounds: lasers, phosphors, electroluminescent devices, luminescent probes for biological applications
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Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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16 16 x 1hr Lectures |
2 2 x 1hr tutorials |
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| Private Study | 57 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 75 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| Unseen Written Exam | 120 | Semester 1 | 100 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Written Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) Written Examination. Both problem-solving questions and essay questions will be set in the examination. There will be some element of choice. August resit for PGT students if applicable. Integrated Master's students resit at the next normal opportunity. |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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