KEMS3231 Introduction to Structural Methods in Inorganic Chemistry (2 cr)

The course introduces structural research methods used in inorganic chemistry and analysis methods closely related to them, excluding diffraction methods. 

Students who have successfully completed the course:

• understand the principles of the structural research methods covered in the course.

• is able to interpret data produced by different research techniques.

• understands the advantages and limitations of different methods.

• Is able to critically interpret the data produced by different methods and apply the information in the characterization of the structure.

• is able to combine information produced by different methods and create an overall picture of the structure.

Working life skills

• The course provide capabilities for utilising different research methods in solving practical problems in chemistry. 

Course is lectured in academic years 2024-2025 and 2026-2027. Course can be completed by a book exam in 2025-2026 and 2027-2028.

The course in lectured in English

Basic knowledge on NMR spectroscopy is recommended.

• M. T. Weller, T. L. Overton, J. P. Rourke, F. A. Armstrong: Inorganic Chemistry, 6. painos, 2014, chapter 8.

• M. T. Weller, N. A. Young: Characterisation Methods in Inorganic Chemistry, ISBN 978-0-19-965441, parts of the book for the topics covered in the course.

• Handouts and material assigned at lectures.