LU1: Analytical Chemistry Overview
(Common Analytical Problems)

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Characterisation analysis

Fundamental analysis

measuring concentration of glucose in blood

determining difference btw bulk & surface conc. of Cr in steel.

elemental analysis of a newly synthesized cpd

Involves development of new methods for characterizing physical &chemical properties

equilibrium constants

particle size

determinations of chem structure

surface structure

Improves understanding of theory behind an analytical method.

studying an analytical method’s limitations

extending &improving the theory on which an analytical method is based

designing & modifying existing analytical method

Much of the early work in analytical chemistry involved the development of simple chemical tests.

determining spatial distribution of Pb on surface of an airborne particulate

infrared (IR) spectroscopy

screening an athlete’s urine for the presence of a performance-enhancing drug

nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy

identifying products of a chem rxn