Introduction to the fundamentals of instrumental analytical chemistry - part 1

Basic concepts of instrumental analysis: signals (types and filtering techniques), undesired signals (noise, drift and interferences) and techniques to improve S/N ratio. Chromatographic separation techniques in the condensed and gas phase (general principles, theory, important terms (e.g., selectivity, efficiency, resolution) and instrumentation. Selected techniques: thin layer chromatography, liquid chromatography (HPLC, IC, SEC, affinity chromatography) and gas chromatography. Simple detection methods. Electrophoretic separation techniques (general principles, planar and capillary techniques (gel and capillary electrophopresis (SDS-GE and CZE), isoelectric focusing (IEF), isotoachophoresis (ITP)). Simple detection methods. Chemo- and biosensors (basic concepts and instrumental realisation). Electroanalytical methods: conductometry, potentiometry, amperometry,coulometry.

Principles and concept of modern spectroscopic methods. Elemental analysis: atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy; Molecular analysis: UV/Vis absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, chemi- and bioluminescence

Written exam. The exams for the current lecture course take place - if not mentioned otherwise - on the Fridays listed below at 14.00-16.00 h in the Radinger lecture hall.

Copies of the PPT slides will be provided for download via TISS/TUWEL.

Accompanying to the lecture course, the following book can be recommended: Matthias Otto. "Analytische chemie" (in German) - many copies available in the University Library.