An introduction to inner transition metal chemistry 1200-1ENWCHPWEW4

The lecture will cover following issues:

1. Location of Ln and An in periodical table of the elements.
2. Electronic configurations of Ln and An in context of the spectroscopic properties of their ions.
3. Physical and magnetic properties of the Ln and An.
4. Contraction of lanthanides and actinides.
5. Synthesis of N, O, S and C compounds.
6. Usage of the most important lanthanides and actinides.
7. Equilibriums in aqueous solutions.
8. Separation of Ln and An.
9. Ln and An in nuclear power industry.

Main fields of studies for MISMaP

chemistry

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The aim of the lecture is to present general information concerning the chemistry of the block f elements and their periodical chemical changes depending on their location in the periodical table of the elements. The aim of the exercises is deeper understanding of the issues raised during the lecture.

Assessment criteria

The final grade is calculated as weighted arithmetic mean of the exams:
1. at the end of the exercises (test: 70% + homeworks: 30%) (50%)
and
2.at the end of the lecture (50%).
2 unexcused absences are allowed (total 4).
50-60%: 3
61%-70: 3,5
71%-80%: 4
81%-90%: 4,5
91%-100%: 5

Bibliography

1. Simon Cotton (2006) Lanthanide and Actinide Chemistry, Wiley
2. Wanda Brzyska (1996) Lantanowce i aktynowce, WNT
3. Z.Galus (2000) Ćwiczenia rachunkowe z chemii analitycznej, PWN