KJ3055
Analytical Atomic Spectrometry
Last taught 2012
Spring
English
About this course
Content
This course focuses on the most important analytical methods for the determination of chemical elements: Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Emission Spectrometry and Mass Spectrometry (with emphasis on plasma excitation methods), X-Ray Fluorescence and Radiochemical Methods. These methods are widely used in various fields of activity such as environment monitoring, chemical industry, metallurgy, geology, material technology, food analysis, and Forensic Science.
Learning outcomes
An in-depth overview of spectrometric methods for trace elements determination.
Teaching methods
Lectures and discussions on analytical methods described in recent publications. Lectures are given in English. The course is lectured every second year, next time in 2013.