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Module Title	Chemistry Topics
Module Code	CS301
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Mary Pryce	Office Number	X111
Level	3	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To develop an understanding of the compound types in organometallic chemistry.
To appreciate the nature of the bonding interactions in organometallic compounds and what factors influence their stability.
To outline common mechanistic aspects of reactions and catalytic cycles involving organometallic compounds.
To introduce the basic principles of surface chemistry and to distinguish between different types of interfaces.
To develop an understanding of polymer materials in terms of their preparation and physical properties.

Learning Outcomes

The students should be able to:

Predict the stability of organometallic compounds.
To suggest plausible mechanisms of catalytic cycles based on organometallic compounds.
Know reaction types for organometallic compounds.
To determine and apply adsorption isotherms.
To design a theoretical heterogeneous surface for a particular catalytic process.
To apply surface treatment to industrial processes including catalysis, detergency, wetting and colloidal systems.
To link knowledge of polymer characterisation to properties of particular polymers.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	33
Tutorials	3
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	39

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

1. Nature of bonding to low oxidation state metals. Ligands in organotransition metal chemistry (eg CO or hydrides). Coordination of C-C multiple bonds & polyene ligands. Reaction types for organometallic compounds. Synthesis and application of organo compounds of group 1, 2, 13 & 14. Industrial catalytic cycles based on organometallic compounds.

2. Solid - gas interface - thermodynamics of sorption and types of adsorption isotherms - adsorption energies and surface areas, applications. Catalysis - heterogeneous, supports, active metal, types of reactions, absorption, specifically, inhibition. Industrial heterogeneous catalytic processes. Colloid and interface chemistry - classification of colloidal system, surface and interfacial tension, variation with temp, association colloids, micelles, applications. Solid liquid interface - contact angle, wetting, absorption from dilute solution, applications.

3. Polymer preparation (brief overview)4. Polymer characterisation – molecular weight distribution, determination of molecular weight, thermal properties, instrumental methods to determine thermal properties. Conducting polymers.