CHEM-E4205 - Crystallography Basics and Structural Characterization, Lecture, 14.9.2021-29.10.2021

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student will be able to

  1. use symmetry elements for the description of the symmetries of molecules and crystals
  2. determine the point group for a molecule
  3. read the space group symbols so as to understand the information provided by the symbol
  4. draw unit cells once the space group, lattice parameters, and atomic coordinates are known
  5. explain the diffraction phenomenon
  6. explain the steps in crystal structure determination and the principles of Rietveld refinement; evaluate the feasibility of a crystal structure model based on a bond valence sum (BVS) calculation
  7. explain the principles of the most important structural characterization techniques and understand and critically evaluate the information revealed by the techniques for inorganic materials.
  8. select the most suitable technique(s) for each specific structure-related research problem

Credits: 5

Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 29.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Maarit Karppinen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course deals with structural characterization techniques of inorganic materials and covers also the basics of crystallography. The emphases are on the various diffraction and spectroscopic methods used for phase identification, crystal structure determination and studies of chemical environment.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, homework and class-room problems, seminar presentation and final examination

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 24 h

    Exercises 12 h

    Seminars 10 h

    Home problem solving 20 h

    Independent homework 65 h

    Exam 4 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    As agreed

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I

    2021-2022 Autumn I

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