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 Academic Year: |
2014/5 |
| Owning Department/School: |
Department of Chemistry |
| Credits: |
3 |
| Level: |
Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
| Period: |
Semester 1 |
| Assessment Summary: |
EX 100% |
| Assessment Detail: |
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| Supplementary Assessment: |
Reassessment not allowed |
| Requisites: |
Before taking this unit you must take CH20147 or take CH20148 |
| Description: |
Aims: To introduce the principles of the chemistry of the heavy transition metals with particular reference to the structure and reactivity of their mono- and polynuclear complexes. To introduce the topic of inorganic materials chemistry, placing particular emphasis on crystal structures and defect chemistry in order to explain properties such ion intercalation and conductivity. Learning Outcomes: After studying the Unit, students should be able to: * explain the systematic trends across the d-block elements. * contrast the differences down individual d-block triads. * explain the principles of metal-metal bonding in di- and polynuclear complexes. * explain the chemistry of complexes containing metal-metal bonds. * describe the synthesis methods involved in solid state synthesis. * describe and contrast the structures of solid state halides and oxides. * relate the structure and defect chemistry of solid compounds to their properties * solve unseen problems related to d-block elements and metal-metal bonding * solve unseen problems related to solid-state defect chemistry * evaluate current literature on solid-state ionic conductors. Skills: Problem solving (T, F, A) Scientific writing (F, A), Independent working (F) Group working (F) Content: A description of the chemistry of the second and third row d-block elements. The contrast between the chemistry of these heavier d-block elements with those of the first row. Metal-metal bonding in second and third row metal complexes including polynuclear complexes containing single, double, triple, quadruple and quintuple metal-metal bonds. The synthesis of solid state materials and ionic crystal structures (halides and oxides). Describe and rationalise the defects found in solids and extended lattices. Relate the structures and defect chemistry of these materials to their dopant and conduction properties. |
| Programme availability: |
CH40205 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Chemistry
CH40205 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Chemistry
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