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Course content

Temperature measurements, vacuum techniques and work in inert atmosphere. Working techniques within electro- and inorganic chemistry. Synthesis of inorganic materials and nanostructures. Demonstration of several measuring techniques and analytical methods, both theoretical and practical: Thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, AFM, microanalysis and FTIR spectroscopy. Electrochemical cells, referece electrodes, potentiostat, current distribution, rotating electrode, voltammetry, potential steps, impedance spectroscopy.

Learning outcome

The objective is to give the students a wide introduction to the experimental techniques that are relevant to both electrochemistry and materials chemistry. The course is aimed at giving students the basic knowledge for making an educated choice of method given a specific problem.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, compulsory exercises and demonstrations. The students are guided through a number of experimental methods and techniques essential for the research activities at the department. Lectures are given in English on demand.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

General and inorganic chemistry. Electrochemistry.

Required previous knowledge

Course materials

Compendium. Other potential course material will be announced the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code	Reduction	From	To
TMT4165	3.7	2009.01.09