Module overview
Linked modules
Pre-requisite: CHEM2032
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Relate the properties of the complexes (reagents) to the choice of materials deposition technique for a particular application.
- Combine spectroscopic, structural and other experimental data to determine the identities of p-block coordination and organometallic compounds and to rationalise their structures and properties.
- Describe a series of diffraction experiments suitable for crystals, powders and other sample types, including the benefits of various radiation sources.
- Define the meaning of a crystal structure, including what is implied by bond lengths, angles, thermal ellipsoids, intermolecular interactions, packing and the degree of confidence that can be placed in this information.
- Appreciate the trends in chemical and physical behaviour of main group metal compounds and how they may be controlled (tuned) by particular types of ligand.
- Appreciate some of the important and emerging applications of main group compounds and materials and the key features necessary for these (semiconductor materials, PET imaging agents, main group catalysts, Frustrated Lewis Pairs).
- Explain qualitatively the data collection and analysis steps that are required to obtain structural information.
- Qualitatively rationalise the metal-ligand bonding in p-block complexes
- Define aspects of crystal structure including lattice shapes and the 3-dimensional symmetry associated with specific space group elements. Define diffraction theory and the interaction of radiation with crystalline material.
- Conduct a basic structure solution and analysis from single crystal diffraction data.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Assessment tasks | 20 |
Follow-up work | 50 |
Workshops | 8 |
Revision | 20 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 40 |
Problem Classes | 12 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
C.E.Housecroft and A.G.Sharpe (2008). Inorganic Chemistry. Pearson UK.
W.Levason and G.Reid/Chemistry Society W.Zhang (2001 2953-2960 and 2011, 40, 8491-8506). The Chemistry of the p-Block Elements with Thioether, Selenoether and Telluroether, Ligands. Dalton Trans.
Glusker and Trueblood. Crystal Structure Analysis: A Primer.
A.C.Jones and M.L.Hitchman (2009). Chemical Vapour Deposition: Percursors, Processes and Application. Royal Scociety of Chemistry.
N.C.Norman (1994 and 1997). Periodicity and the p-Block Elements Oxford Primer Nos: 16 and 51. OUP.
Introduction to Powder X Ray Diffraction, Harada. Rigaku Corporation Press.
J.A.McCleverty and T.J.Meyer (2004). Comprehensive Coordination Chemistry II. Elsevier.
William Clegg, Alexander.J.Blake, Jacqueline.M.Cole, John.S.O.Evans, Peter Main, Simon Parsons and David.J.Watkin. Crystal Structure Analysis - Principles and Practise. OUP/International Union of Crystallography.
J.A.McCleverty and T.J.Meyer (2004). Picket in Comprehension Coordination Chemistry II. Elsevier.
Clegg. Crystal Structure Determination.
Dinnebier and Billinge. Powder Diffraction: Theory and Practise.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
2x20% Coursework based on practical application of crystallographic techniques. 1x60% Exam (Compulsory Section A question from all parts of the module and Compulsory Section B question from Main Group Chemistry part of the module only).Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework | 20% |
Exam | 60% |
Coursework | 20% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework marks carried forward | 40% |
Exam | 60% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External