Atomic Spectrometry and Mass Spectrometry are two fundamental classes of analytical methods, which are widely used in many fields, from the study of the environment to the control of food quality, from medical research to the production of innovative materials, from the preservation of cultural heritage to forensic investigations. In this course, the main atomic and mass spectrometry methods are presented in their theoretical, performance and application aspects.
Theoretical knowledge of the spectroscopic methods for elemental analysis and of the mass spectrometry techniques
Lectures and bibliographic/laboratory work (for Chemical Sciences only). Slides and further educational material (articles, video,…) available on aulaweb
A. SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS FOR ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS Theory, instrumentation, analytical performances and applications of the following techniques:
B. ADVANCED MASS SPECTROMETRY
Theory of mass spectrometry.ÂÂ Instrumentation for the analysis MS, ÂÂ MS-MS (tandem mass spectrometry) and ÂÂ MSn (ion-trap).
Sample introduction systems and ion sources (ESI, APCI, MALDI).
Hyphenated techniques: separation techniques coupled to ÂÂ mass spectrometry (HRGC, HPLC, capillary electrophoresis).
Examples and case studies.
M. Grotti, Metodi spettroscopici per l'analisi elementare.
C.B. Boss, K.J. Fredeen - Concepts, Instrumentation, and Techniques in ICP-OES.
D.A. Skoog, J.J Leary, Chimica Analitica Strumentale.
De Hoffmann, Charette, Stroobant, Mass spectrometry – Principle and application
Ricevimento: Always, by appointment.
MARCO GROTTI (President)
EMANUELE MAGI (President)
MARIA CARMELA IANNI
24th October 2016, according to timetable on www.ctc.unige.it
ANALYTICAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CHEMISTRY
Oral examination
The oral examination, performed by two professors and about 40-min long, is aimed to assess the knowledge of spectroscopic methods for elemental analysis and of the mass spectrometry techniques previously illustrated. During the examination, the commission evaluates if the educational objectives of the course have been achieved. If not, the student is asked to study more thoroughly and/or take benefit from further explanations by teachers.
